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Heindl Family History

Heindl Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Heindel.

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


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Where is the Heindl family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heindl. 22% of Heindl men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Heindl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heindl were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Heindl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heindl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heindl 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Heindl. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Heindl. For the veterans among your Heindl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heindl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heindl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heindl in 1958 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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