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Heiny Family History

Heiny Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heine. Americanized form of Swiss German Heini a cognate of 1 above. Compare Hainey and Heiney.

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


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Where is the Heiny family from?

You can see how Heiny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heiny families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heiny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heiny families in 1891.
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What did your Heiny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heiny. 100% of Heiny 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Heiny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiny 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Heiny. 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 570 military records available for the last name Heiny. For the veterans among your Heiny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiny lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heiny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heiny in 1955 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiny 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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