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Heinmann Family History

Heinmann 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: Heilmann, Heinzmann, Heitmann, Heimann, Weinmann, Heinemann, Heidmann

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Where is the Heinmann family from?

You can see how Heinmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Heinmann families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinmann's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Heinmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Heinmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinmann 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Heinmann. 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 87 military records available for the last name Heinmann. For the veterans among your Heinmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinmann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Heinmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heinmann in 1978 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinmann 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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