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Heintschel Family History

Heintschel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Heintzsch (Saxony; see Heinz) or Heinzel (Silesia; see Henschel).

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


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Where is the Heintschel family from?

You can see how Heintschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heintschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heintschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Heintschel families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Heintschel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Heintschel families in 1880.
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What did your Heintschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heintschel. 60% of Heintschel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Heintschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Heintschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heintschel 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Heintschel. 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 244 military records available for the last name Heintschel. For the veterans among your Heintschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heintschel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heintschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heintschel in 1953 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heintschel 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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