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Heitner Family History

Heitner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Heiden.

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


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Where is the Heitner family from?

You can see how Heitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Heitner families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heitner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heitner families in 1880.
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What did your Heitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heitner. 15% of Heitner men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Heitner women worked as a Matron. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heitner were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Heitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitner 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Heitner. 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 412 military records available for the last name Heitner. For the veterans among your Heitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heitner in 1959 was 40, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitner 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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