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Heininge Family History

Heininge 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: Heininger, Henning, Henninger, Weininger, Meininger, Reininger

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Heininge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heininge 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Heininge. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Heininge. For the veterans among your Heininge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heininge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Heininge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heininge in 1969 was 69, and 90 in 1997.

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