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Heyus Family History

Heyus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heys, Heyes, Hayes, Hey, Hyun, Hees, Heyer, Reus, Jesus, Leys

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Where is the Heyus family from?

You can see how Heyus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heyus family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heyus's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Heyus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Heyus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heyus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heyus. For the veterans among your Heyus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyus lifespan?

Average Heyus life expectancy in 1966 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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