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Hieny Family History

Hieny 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: Henry, Wien, Hey, Bien, Lien, Henn, Hoen, Hine, Hendy, Heien

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Where is the Hieny family from?

You can see how Hieny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hieny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hieny families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hieny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hieny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieny 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 Hieny ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Paintmixer
    100%

What Hieny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Hieny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieny 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hieny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hieny. For the veterans among your Hieny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieny lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Hieny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hieny in 1983 was 77, and 72 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hieny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieny 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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