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Heindricks Family History

Heindricks 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: Hendricks, Henricks, Hendriks, Hendrickx, Hendrick, Kendricks

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Where is the Heindricks family from?

You can see how Heindricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heindricks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heindricks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heindricks families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heindricks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heindricks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heindricks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heindricks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heindricks. 50% of Heindricks men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Heindricks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Heindricks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heindricks 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Heindricks. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heindricks. For the veterans among your Heindricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heindricks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Heindricks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heindricks in 1969 was 79, and 69 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heindricks 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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