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Heihn Family History

Heihn 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: Heien, Hein, Hehn, Hain, Hearn, Heron, Heiden, Hecht, Hahn, Heino

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Where is the Heihn family from?

You can see how Heihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heihn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heihn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Heihn families living in South Dakota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Heihn's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Heihn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heihn 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 Heihn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heihn. 34% of Heihn 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Common Laborer
    17%

What Heihn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Heihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heihn 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Heihn. 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 92 military records available for the last name Heihn. For the veterans among your Heihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heihn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Heihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heihn in 1952 was 51, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heihn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heihn 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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