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Heindel Family History

Heindel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Heindel family from?

You can see how Heindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heindel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heindel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Heindel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heindel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Heindel families in 1861.
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What did your Heindel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heindel. 22% of Heindel men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Heindel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heindel were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heindel 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Heindel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heindel. For the veterans among your Heindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heindel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heindel in 1950 was 45, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heindel 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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