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Heenig Family History

Heenig 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: Hoenig, Heinig, Hennig, Henig, Koenig, Henning, Herzig, Honig, Heenan

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Where is the Heenig family from?

You can see how Heenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heenig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heenig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heenig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heenig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heenig 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 30 census records available for the last name Heenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heenig 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heenig. 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 military records available for the last name Heenig. For the veterans among your Heenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heenig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heenig 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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