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Heiwinkel Family History

Heiwinkel 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: Heinkel, Winkel, Heininger, Hinkel, Heidinger, Heisinger, Heindel

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Where is the Heiwinkel family from?

You can see how Heiwinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiwinkel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heiwinkel family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiwinkel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heiwinkel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Heiwinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiwinkel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Heiwinkel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Heiwinkel. For the veterans among your Heiwinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiwinkel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Heiwinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heiwinkel in 1973 was 79, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiwinkel 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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