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Heylin Family History

Heylin Name 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: Helin, Heslin, Heglin, Heflin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Helling, Merlin

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Where is the Heylin family from?

You can see how Heylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heylin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heylin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Heylin families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heylin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heylin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heylin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heylin. 100% of Heylin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heylin 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Heylin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Heylin. For the veterans among your Heylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heylin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heylin in 1966 was 78, and 58 in 2004.

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