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Hejnicki Family History

Hejnicki 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: Heinicke, Hennick, Hojnacki, Herrick, Bernick, Senick, Chernick

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Where is the Hejnicki family from?

You can see how Hejnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hejnicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hejnicki families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hejnicki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hejnicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hejnicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hejnicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hejnicki. 100% of Hejnicki men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hejnicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hejnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hejnicki 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 Hejnicki. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hejnicki. For the veterans among your Hejnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hejnicki lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Hejnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hejnicki in 1959 was 44, and 87 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hejnicki 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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