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Hejnis Family History

Hejnis 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: Hennis, Dennis, Benis, Kennis, Tennis, Enis, Denis, Ennis, Heis

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Where is the Hejnis family from?

You can see how Hejnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hejnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hejnis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hejnis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hejnis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hejnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hejnis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hejnis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hejnis. For the veterans among your Hejnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hejnis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Hejnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hejnis in 1975 was 68, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hejnis 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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