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Heikens Family History

Heikens 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: Heikes, Heiken, Heiden, Heien, Heike, Heiges, Hermens, Eiken, Hemken

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Where is the Heikens family from?

You can see how Heikens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heikens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heikens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heikens families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heikens's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Heikens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heikens 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 Heikens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heikens. 52% of Heikens men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Heikens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heikens were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Housework
    43%

What Heikens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Heikens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heikens 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Heikens. 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 62 military records available for the last name Heikens. For the veterans among your Heikens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heikens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Heikens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heikens in 1967 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heikens 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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