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Heinzen Family History

Heinzen Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Heinz.

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


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Where is the Heinzen family from?

You can see how Heinzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Heinzen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heinzen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heinzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinzen 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 Heinzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinzen. 31% of Heinzen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Heinzen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinzen were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Heinzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinzen 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Heinzen. 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 560 military records available for the last name Heinzen. For the veterans among your Heinzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinzen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heinzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heinzen in 1956 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heinzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heinzen 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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