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Heynig Family History

Heynig 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: Heinig, Hennig, Henig, Henning, Herzig, Honig, Reinig, Heilig, Hoenig

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Where is the Heynig family from?

You can see how Heynig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heynig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heynig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heynig families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heynig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heynig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heynig 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 Heynig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heynig. 100% of Heynig men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Heynig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Heynig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heynig 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heynig. 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 178 military records available for the last name Heynig. For the veterans among your Heynig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heynig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Heynig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heynig in 1969 was 79, and 18 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heynig 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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