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Heintz Family History

Heintz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heinz.

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


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Where is the Heintz family from?

You can see how Heintz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heintz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heintz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Heintz families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Heintz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heintz families in 1891.
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What did your Heintz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heintz. 100% of Heintz 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 25,000 census records available for the last name Heintz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heintz 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Heintz. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Heintz. For the veterans among your Heintz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heintz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heintz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heintz in 1944 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heintz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heintz 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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