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Hiefinger Family History

Hiefinger 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: Infinger, Dieringer, Riedinger, Heringer, Biesinger, Hedinger

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Where is the Hiefinger family from?

You can see how Hiefinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiefinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiefinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hiefinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiefinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hiefinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hiefinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiefinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiefinger. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hiefinger. For the veterans among your Hiefinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiefinger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiefinger 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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