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Heinicke Family History

Heinicke Surname Meaning

North German Dutch and Danish: variant of Heinecke.

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


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Where is the Heinicke family from?

You can see how Heinicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinicke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heinicke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinicke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heinicke families in 1891.
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What did your Heinicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinicke. 40% of Heinicke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Heinicke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinicke were Merchant and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerical
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heinicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinicke 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Heinicke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heinicke. For the veterans among your Heinicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinicke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heinicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Heinicke in 1958 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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