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Heinderson Family History

Heinderson 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: Henderson, Enderson, Einerson, Fenderson, Anderson, Reierson

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Where is the Heinderson family from?

You can see how Heinderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinderson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heinderson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Heinderson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinderson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Heinderson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinderson 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 56 census records available for the last name Heinderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinderson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heinderson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Heinderson. For the veterans among your Heinderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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