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Heydon Name Meaning

English: variant of Hayden .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haydon, Hebdon, Hayden, Heyden, Hendon, Heyman, Helton, Herson

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Where is the Heydon family from?

You can see how Heydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Heydon families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Heydon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heydon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heydon. 100% of Heydon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Heydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heydon. 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 Heydon. For the veterans among your Heydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydon lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Heydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heydon in 1946 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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