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Heindly Family History

Heindly 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: Heindl, Heinly, Hendy, Hendry, Hindle, Reindl, Hindley, Heinold

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Where is the Heindly family from?

You can see how Heindly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heindly family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Heindly families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heindly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heindly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Heindly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heindly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heindly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heindly. For the veterans among your Heindly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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