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Heiks Family History

Heiks 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: Heiss, Heikes, Heike, Heis, Heims, Heins, Reis, Heck, Meis, Hees

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Where is the Heiks family from?

You can see how Heiks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiks families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heiks family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heiks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiks 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 Heiks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiks. 62% of Heiks men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Heiks women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiks were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Heiks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Heiks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiks 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Heiks. 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 33 military records available for the last name Heiks. For the veterans among your Heiks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiks lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Heiks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heiks in 1957 was 42, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiks 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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