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Heinbeck Family History

Heinbeck 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: Heineck, Herbeck, Reineck, Steinbeck, Heinbach, Hornbeck, Heinecke

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Where is the Heinbeck family from?

You can see how Heinbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heinbeck families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heinbeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heinbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Heinbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinbeck 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Heinbeck. 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 36 military records available for the last name Heinbeck. For the veterans among your Heinbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinbeck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Heinbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heinbeck in 1968 was 82, and 93 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinbeck 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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