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Heinch Family History

Heinch 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: Hinch, Hench, Winch, Clinch, Heino, Bench, Finch, Eich, Pinch, Reich

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Where is the Heinch family from?

You can see how Heinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heinch families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heinch's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Heinch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinch 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 167 census records available for the last name Heinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinch 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Heinch. 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 17 military records available for the last name Heinch. For the veterans among your Heinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinch lifespan?

Average Heinch life expectancy in 1979 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinch 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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