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Heinlen Family History

Heinlen Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heinlein .

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


Similar surnames: Heinly, Heinen, Heinzen, Heinlein, Hinden, Theilen, Heinl, Heiney

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Where is the Heinlen family from?

You can see how Heinlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinlen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heinlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heinlen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinlen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heinlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinlen. 30% of Heinlen men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Heinlen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinlen were Manager 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    48%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heinlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinlen 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Heinlen. 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 345 military records available for the last name Heinlen. For the veterans among your Heinlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinlen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heinlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heinlen in 1944 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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