Heinert Family History

Heinert Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Heiner. In some instances from the ancient Germanic personal name Heinhard.

It is composed of two elements: hag- which means ‘enclosure protected place’ and hard meaning ‘strong hardy’.

This etymology reveals the significance of strength and protection in the name's origin.

Such names often reflect the values and characteristics esteemed in ancient Germanic society.

Over time, variations of these names have persisted, showcasing their historical roots.

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

Similar surnames: Reinert, Teinert, Eisert, Lennert, Meinert, Gernert, Kleinert, Herbert, Heier, Deibert

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
156	Military Records
334	Immigration Records
703	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Heinert family from?

You can see how Heinert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Heinert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heinert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heinert families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Heinert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinert.

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Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

43%

Laborer

27%

Labor

16%

Farm laborer

16%

What Heinert family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 703 census records available for the last name Heinert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 334 immigration records available for the last name Heinert. 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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Military Records

There are 156 military records available for the last name Heinert. For the veterans among your Heinert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heinert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heinert in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

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Heinert Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Heiner. In some instances from the ancient Germanic personal name Heinhard.

It is composed of two elements: hag- which means ‘enclosure protected place’ and hard meaning ‘strong hardy’.

This etymology reveals the significance of strength and protection in the name's origin.

Such names often reflect the values and characteristics esteemed in ancient Germanic society.

Over time, variations of these names have persisted, showcasing their historical roots.

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

Where is the Heinert family from?

What did your Heinert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinert.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

43%

Laborer

27%

Labor

16%

Farm laborer

16%

What Heinert family records will you find?

What is the average Heinert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heinert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heinert in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

Heinert Family History

Heinert Surname Meaning

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Heinert Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Heinert

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Where is the Heinert family from?

What did your Heinert ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Heinert family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Heinert lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heinert family tree

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