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Heinisch Family History

Heinisch Surname Meaning

German: from an East Central German Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Heinrich.

Germanized form of Sorbian Hajniš and Hejniš: from a pet form of a personal name (see Heine) derived from German Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Heinisch family from?

You can see how Heinisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinisch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Heinisch families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heinisch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heinisch families in 1880.
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What did your Heinisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heinisch. 100% of Heinisch women worked as a Domestic Duties Cook.

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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

  • Domestic Duties Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinisch 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Heinisch. 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 Heinisch. For the veterans among your Heinisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinisch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Heinisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heinisch in 1961 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinisch 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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