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Heinck Family History

Heinck 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: Heick, Einck, Heineck, Hinck, Henck, Heck, Hick, Heino, Reincke

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Where is the Heinck family from?

You can see how Heinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Heinck families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heinck's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Heinck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinck 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 Heinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinck. 100% of Heinck men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Heinck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Heinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinck 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Heinck. 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 35 military records available for the last name Heinck. For the veterans among your Heinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinck lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Heinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heinck in 1973 was 80, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heinck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinck 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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