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Heftner Family History

Heftner 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: Hefter, Heffner, Heitner, Hefner, Kettner, Hoffner, Leitner, Henner

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Where is the Heftner family from?

You can see how Heftner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heftner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heftner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heftner families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heftner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heftner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heftner 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 Heftner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heftner. 100% of Heftner women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Heftner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Heftner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heftner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heftner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heftner. For the veterans among your Heftner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heftner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Heftner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heftner in 1962 was 57, and 84 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heftner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heftner 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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