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Heiney Family History

Heiney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Dutch Heine or of its German and Swiss German variants Heiny and Heini.

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


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Where is the Heiney family from?

You can see how Heiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heiney families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Heiney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heiney families in 1891.
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What did your Heiney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiney. 20% of Heiney men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Heiney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiney were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Heiney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiney 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Heiney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heiney. For the veterans among your Heiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heiney in 1950 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heiney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiney 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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