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Heieren Family History

Heieren 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: Heeren, Heiden, Herren, Heier, Heien, Sieren, Heiken, Helgren, Hedeen

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Where is the Heieren family from?

You can see how Heieren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heieren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heieren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heieren families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Heieren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heieren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heieren 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 Heieren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heieren. 58% of Heieren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heieren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heieren were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Heieren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Heieren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heieren 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Heieren. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heieren. For the veterans among your Heieren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heieren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heieren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heieren in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heieren 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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