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Heinzer Family History

Heinzer Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Heinz.

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


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Where is the Heinzer family from?

You can see how Heinzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heinzer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heinzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinzer 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 Heinzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinzer. 22% of Heinzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Common Labor
    9%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Foreman Machine Shop
    9%

What Heinzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinzer 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Heinzer. 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 161 military records available for the last name Heinzer. For the veterans among your Heinzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Heinzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heinzer in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heinzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinzer 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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