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Heinefield Family History

Heinefield 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: Benefield, Shenefield, Bennefield, Winfield, Infield, Hairfield

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Where is the Heinefield family from?

You can see how Heinefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinefield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heinefield families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinefield's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Heinefield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinefield 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 Heinefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinefield. 50% of Heinefield men worked as a Waiterman.

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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

  • Waiterman
    50%
  • Warterman
    50%

What Heinefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Heinefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinefield 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heinefield. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heinefield. For the veterans among your Heinefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinefield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Heinefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heinefield in 1966 was 61, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinefield 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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