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Heiens Family History

Heiens 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: Heien, Heins, Heiden, Hees, Heino, Heier, Heiss, Heikes, Lebens

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Where is the Heiens family from?

You can see how Heiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Heiens families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heiens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiens 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 Heiens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heiens. 100% of Heiens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Heiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiens 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 immigration records available for the last name Heiens. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heiens. For the veterans among your Heiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Heiens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heiens in 1960 was 57, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiens 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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