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Heene Family History

Heene 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: Henne, Heese, Heyne, Heine, Keene, Heeke, Hoene, Beene, Heeney, Herne

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Where is the Heene family from?

You can see how Heene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heene families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Heene families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heene 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 Heene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heene. 42% of Heene men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Heene women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heene were Bookkeeper and School Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Heene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heene 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Heene. 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 384 military records available for the last name Heene. For the veterans among your Heene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heene in 1963 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heene 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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