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Heiniger Family History

Heiniger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Heinig.

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


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Where is the Heiniger family from?

You can see how Heiniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiniger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Heiniger families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heiniger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heiniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiniger 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 Heiniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiniger. 74% of Heiniger men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Heiniger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiniger were Painter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Heiniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heiniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiniger 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Heiniger. 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 157 military records available for the last name Heiniger. For the veterans among your Heiniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiniger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heiniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heiniger in 1961 was 55, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heiniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiniger 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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