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Heindselman Family History

Heindselman 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: Heintzelman, Heinzelman, Inselman, Eidelman, Gendelman, Heineman

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Where is the Heindselman family from?

You can see how Heindselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heindselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heindselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Heindselman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heindselman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heindselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heindselman 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 Heindselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heindselman. 50% of Heindselman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heindselman women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Heindselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Heindselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heindselman 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 Heindselman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Heindselman. For the veterans among your Heindselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heindselman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Heindselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heindselman in 1966 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heindselman 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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