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Heinl Family History

Heinl Name Meaning

South German: variant of Heinle .

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


Similar surnames: Heinly, Heindl, Heinle, Heiny, Heigl, Heis, Heine, Hein, Heino, Heins

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Where is the Heinl family from?

You can see how Heinl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Heinl families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinl's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Heinl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinl. 20% of Heinl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heinl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinl were Florist and Secretary. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Florist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinl 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Heinl. 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 Heinl. For the veterans among your Heinl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heinl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heinl in 1955 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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