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Heune Family History

Heune 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: Henne, Heun, Heyne, Heine, Theune, Jeune, Keune, Herne, Hunt, House

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Where is the Heune family from?

You can see how Heune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heune family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heune families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heune families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Heune's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Heune families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heune 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 170 census records available for the last name Heune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heune 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Heune. 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 43 military records available for the last name Heune. For the veterans among your Heune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heune lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Heune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heune in 1972 was 80, and 24 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heune 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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