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Heyvaert Family History

Heyvaert 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: Herbert, Heyer, Helbert, Heckert, Hemmert, Heinert, Levert, Hergert

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Where is the Heyvaert family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyvaert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heyvaert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heyvaert. 100% of Heyvaert men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Heyvaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyvaert 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Heyvaert. 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 Heyvaert. For the veterans among your Heyvaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyvaert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Heyvaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heyvaert in 1972 was 52, and 44 in 2004.

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