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Heifner Family History

Heifner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Häfner (see Haefner) Hefner or Hafner ‘potter’.

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


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Where is the Heifner family from?

You can see how Heifner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heifner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heifner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heifner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heifner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heifner families in 1891.
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What did your Heifner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heifner. 54% of Heifner men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Heifner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heifner were Mechanic and Typist.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heifner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heifner 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Heifner. 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 935 military records available for the last name Heifner. For the veterans among your Heifner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heifner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heifner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heifner in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heifner 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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