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Hein Family History

Hein Surname Meaning

German Dutch Danish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Heinrich (see Henry ).

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


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Where is the Hein family from?

You can see how Hein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Hein families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hein families in 1891.
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What did your Hein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Optical Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hein. 100% of Hein men worked as an Optical Assistant and 50% of Hein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Optical Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

What Hein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Hein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hein 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Hein. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Hein. For the veterans among your Hein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hein lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Hein in 1945 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hein 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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