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Heyword Family History

Heyword 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: Heywood, Heyward, Haywood, Henwood, Hayward, Hayford, Herford

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Where is the Heyword family from?

You can see how Heyword families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyword family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyword families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heyword families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heyword's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Heyword families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyword surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heyword ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heyword. 100% of Heyword men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Heyword. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyword 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heyword. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heyword. For the veterans among your Heyword ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyword lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Heyword life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heyword in 1997 was 86, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyword 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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