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Heiten Family History

Heiten 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: Heiden, Heien, Heiken, Reiten, Heinen, Heiter, Eitel, Keitel, Holten

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Where is the Heiten family from?

You can see how Heiten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heiten families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiten's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Heiten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiten 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 64 census records available for the last name Heiten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiten 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Heiten. 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 229 military records available for the last name Heiten. For the veterans among your Heiten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Heiten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heiten in 1971 was 86, and 100 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiten 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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