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Heyntsen Family History

Heyntsen 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: Bentsen, Heinsen, Hensen, Berntsen, Heynen, Henton, Bensen, Henson

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyntsen 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 10 census records available for the last name Heyntsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyntsen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heyntsen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Heyntsen. For the veterans among your Heyntsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyntsen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Heyntsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heyntsen in 1983 was 78, and 72 in 1999.

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