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Heines Family History

Heines Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Heine.

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


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Where is the Heines family from?

You can see how Heines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Heines families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heines's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heines families in 1891.
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What did your Heines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heines. 100% of Heines 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heines 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Heines. 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 931 military records available for the last name Heines. For the veterans among your Heines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heines lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heines in 1958 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heines 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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