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Heinemann Family History

Heinemann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated derivative of the personal name Heine with the addition of -mann ‘man’.

Compare Heineman, Hineman, and Hinerman.

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


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Where is the Heinemann family from?

You can see how Heinemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Heinemann families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heinemann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heinemann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinemann 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 Heinemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heinemann. 79% of Heinemann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • No Occupation ( Wife Of )
    7%

What Heinemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Heinemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinemann 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Heinemann. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Heinemann. For the veterans among your Heinemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinemann lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Heinemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heinemann in 1942 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heinemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinemann 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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