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Heinsohn Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Hein a short form of Heinrich .

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


Similar surnames: Heinsen, Henson, Heino, Hinsch, Heinlein, Hensen, Heinisch, Hensch

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Where is the Heinsohn family from?

You can see how Heinsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinsohn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinsohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Heinsohn families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinsohn's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Heinsohn families in 1911.
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What did your Heinsohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinsohn. 26% of Heinsohn men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Heinsohn women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinsohn were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heinsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinsohn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heinsohn. 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 Heinsohn. For the veterans among your Heinsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinsohn lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Heinsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heinsohn in 1946 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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