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Heyl Family History

Heyl Name Meaning

German: variant of Heil .

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


Similar surnames: Heil, Hell, Hehl, Herl, Hey, Hegel, Fey, Heis, Heyd, Gell

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Where is the Heyl family from?

You can see how Heyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heyl family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heyl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyl. 17% of Heyl men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Heyl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyl were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Heyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyl 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 Heyl. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Heyl. For the veterans among your Heyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heyl in 1960 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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