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Heitink Family History

Heitink Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Heiting, Leiting, Beiting, Mentink, Herink, Hepting, Hettick, Herting

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Where is the Heitink family from?

You can see how Heitink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heitink family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitink's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heitink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Heitink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitink 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heitink. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heitink. For the veterans among your Heitink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitink lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Heitink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heitink in 1980 was 26, and 70 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitink 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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