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Heinbaugh Family History

Heinbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heinbach (compare Hinebaugh).

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


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Where is the Heinbaugh family from?

You can see how Heinbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Heinbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Heinbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heinbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinbaugh. 24% of Heinbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heinbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinbaugh were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Heinbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinbaugh 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Heinbaugh. 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 483 military records available for the last name Heinbaugh. For the veterans among your Heinbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinbaugh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heinbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heinbaugh in 1957 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinbaugh 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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