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Heinze Family History

Heinze Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heinz .

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


Similar surnames: Heine, Heinz, Heintze, Hinze, Heinzer, Heinzen, Meinzer, Henze, Heino

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Where is the Heinze family from?

You can see how Heinze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinze family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heinze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Heinze families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heinze's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heinze families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinze ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heinze. 100% of Heinze men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Heinze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinze 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Heinze. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Heinze. For the veterans among your Heinze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinze lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Heinze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heinze in 1949 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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