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Where is the Heys family from?

You can see how Heys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Heys families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Heys's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heys families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Heys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heys census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heys. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heys. For the veterans among your Heys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heys lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heys in 1955 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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