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Heefner Family History

Heefner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hefner or Hüfner a variant of Huebner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heefner family from?

You can see how Heefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heefner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heefner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Heefner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heefner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heefner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heefner 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 Heefner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heefner. 17% of Heefner men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Heefner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heefner were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Machinist
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Finisher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Heefner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heefner 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Heefner. 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 450 military records available for the last name Heefner. For the veterans among your Heefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heefner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heefner in 1956 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heefner 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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