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Hebein Family History

Hebein Surname 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: Bein, Helin, Leben, Heien, Henkin, Heber, Hedin, Rehbein, Heskin

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Where is the Hebein family from?

You can see how Hebein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hebein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hebein families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hebein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hebein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hebein 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 Hebein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hebein. 67% of Hebein 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
    67%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%

What Hebein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Hebein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebein 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hebein. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hebein. For the veterans among your Hebein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebein lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hebein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hebein in 1950 was 53, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hebein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hebein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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