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Heinisch Family History

Heinisch Name Meaning

German: from an East Central German Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Heinrich . Germanized form of Sorbian Hajniš and Hejniš: from a pet form of a personal name (see Heine ) derived from German Heinrich .

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


Similar surnames: Reinisch, Hinsch, Hensch, Heinrich, Reinsch, Gentsch, Hansch, Hettich

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Where is the Heinisch family from?

You can see how Heinisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinisch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heinisch family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinisch's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heinisch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinisch. 19% of Heinisch men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Heinisch women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinisch were Clerk and House Work. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • House Work
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinisch 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Heinisch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heinisch. For the veterans among your Heinisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinisch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Heinisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heinisch in 1961 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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