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Heinzel Family History

Heinzel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Heinzel family from?

You can see how Heinzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Heinzel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heinzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heinzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinzel 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 Heinzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinzel. 35% of Heinzel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heinzel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinzel were Butcher and 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Construction
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Heinzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinzel 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Heinzel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heinzel. For the veterans among your Heinzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heinzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heinzel in 1963 was 70, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinzel 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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