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Heehn Family History

Heehn 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: Hoehn, Keehn, Hehn, Haehn, Hearn, Heron, Hees, Hecht, Hahn, Sheehy

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Where is the Heehn family from?

You can see how Heehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heehn family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Heehn family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heehn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heehn families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Heehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heehn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Heehn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Heehn. For the veterans among your Heehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heehn lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Heehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heehn in 1982 was 88, and 50 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heehn 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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