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Heintzelman Family History

Heintzelman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Heinzelmann (see Heinzelman) or its very rare variant Heintzelmann.

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


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Where is the Heintzelman family from?

You can see how Heintzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heintzelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heintzelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Heintzelman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heintzelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heintzelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heintzelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heintzelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heintzelman. 23% of Heintzelman men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Heintzelman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heintzelman were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Heintzelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heintzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heintzelman 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Heintzelman. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Heintzelman. For the veterans among your Heintzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heintzelman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Heintzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heintzelman in 1951 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heintzelman 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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