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Heinbach Family History

Heinbach Name Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German hagen ‘shrub thorn bush’ + bach ‘small stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leinbach, Steinbach, Leimbach, Breitbach, Achenbach, Halbach

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Where is the Heinbach family from?

You can see how Heinbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heinbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Heinbach families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heinbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heinbach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinbach 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 Heinbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinbach. 15% of Heinbach men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Heinbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinbach were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    15%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Typist
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heinbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinbach 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Heinbach. 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 680 military records available for the last name Heinbach. For the veterans among your Heinbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heinbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heinbach in 1955 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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