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Heikin Family History

Heikin 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: Henkin, Heiken, Heskin, Heekin, Heiden, Hankin, Haskin, Helin, Heien

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Where is the Heikin family from?

You can see how Heikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heikin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heikin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heikin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heikin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heikin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Heikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heikin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heikin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heikin. For the veterans among your Heikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heikin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Heikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heikin in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heikin 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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