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Heynick Family History

Heynick 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: Hennick, Herrick, Bernick, Senick, Chernick, Wernick, Herwick

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Where is the Heynick family from?

You can see how Heynick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heynick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heynick family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Heynick's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Heynick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heynick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heynick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heynick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Heynick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heynick 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heynick. 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 9 military records available for the last name Heynick. For the veterans among your Heynick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heynick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Heynick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heynick in 1967 was 59, and 88 in 2000.

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