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Heineck Name Meaning

German: variant of Heinecke . This surname was formerly also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Heiney, Reineck, Hennick, Heinicke, Herwick, Hinck, Hegner, Heick

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Where is the Heineck family from?

You can see how Heineck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heineck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heineck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Heineck families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heineck's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Heineck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heineck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heineck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heineck. 34% of Heineck 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Porter
    17%
  • Accountant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heineck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heineck 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Heineck. 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 263 military records available for the last name Heineck. For the veterans among your Heineck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heineck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heineck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heineck in 1963 was 40, and 87 in 2003.

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