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Heindorf Family History

Heindorf 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: Reisdorf, Endorf, Steindorf, Indorf, Handorf, Wendorf, Bendorf

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Where is the Heindorf family from?

You can see how Heindorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heindorf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heindorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Heindorf families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heindorf's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heindorf families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heindorf 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 Heindorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heindorf. 60% of Heindorf men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Heindorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Heindorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heindorf 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Heindorf. 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 189 military records available for the last name Heindorf. For the veterans among your Heindorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heindorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heindorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heindorf in 1963 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heindorf 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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