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Heyz Family History

Heyz 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: Hey, Heye, Heyd, Heys, Heyl, Herz, Hetz, Heyn, Henz, Hay

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Where is the Heyz family from?

You can see how Heyz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heyz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heyz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heyz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyz 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 12 census records available for the last name Heyz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Heyz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heyz. For the veterans among your Heyz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Heyz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heyz in 1980 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyz 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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