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Hejna Name Meaning

Polish: from the ancient Germanic personal name Heine .

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


Similar surnames: Hein, Heino, Heine, Henne, Heun, Hanna, Hernan, Bena, Hebda, Senna

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Where is the Hejna family from?

You can see how Hejna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hejna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hejna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Hejna families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hejna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hejna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hejna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hejna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hejna. 29% of Hejna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hejna women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hejna were Truck Driver and Packer. .

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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
    29%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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What Hejna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Hejna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hejna 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Hejna. 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 315 military records available for the last name Hejna. For the veterans among your Hejna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hejna lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hejna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hejna in 1940 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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