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Hiefner Family History

Hiefner 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: Haefner, Hefner, Heefner, Hoefner, Kiefner, Kiefer, Hoffner, Diener

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Where is the Hiefner family from?

You can see how Hiefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiefner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiefner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hiefner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiefner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hiefner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiefner 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 154 census records available for the last name Hiefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiefner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hiefner. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hiefner. For the veterans among your Hiefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiefner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hiefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hiefner in 1969 was 82, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiefner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiefner 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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