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Heindell Family History

Heindell 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: Heindel, Hensell, Lindell, Kindell, Pendell, Swindell, Hendel

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Where is the Heindell family from?

You can see how Heindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heindell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heindell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heindell families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Heindell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Heindell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heindell 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 118 census records available for the last name Heindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heindell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Heindell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heindell. For the veterans among your Heindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heindell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Heindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heindell in 1972 was 76, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heindell 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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