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Hefinger Family History

Hefinger 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: Heringer, Hedinger, Heninger, Heminger, Beringer, Finger, Bedinger

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Where is the Hefinger family from?

You can see how Hefinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hefinger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hefinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hefinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefinger 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 Hefinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Hefinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Hefinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefinger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hefinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Hefinger. For the veterans among your Hefinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefinger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Hefinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hefinger in 1978 was 86, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefinger 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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