This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heinle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heinle Family History

Heinle Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heinle family from?

You can see how Heinle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heinle families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinle's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Heinle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Heinle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinle. 44% of Heinle men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Heinle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinle were Clerk and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Heinle | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Heinle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heinle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heinle

Passenger Lists

There are 774 immigration records available for the last name Heinle. 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.

View all Heinle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Heinle. For the veterans among your Heinle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heinle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heinle family history

Discover More

What is the average Heinle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Heinle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Heinle in 1954 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heinle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heinle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial