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Heinecke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Heinrich .

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


Similar surnames: Reinecke, Meinecke, Heinke, Heinicke, Wernecke, Henneke, Meincke

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Where is the Heinecke family from?

You can see how Heinecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Heinecke families living in Worcestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heinecke's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Heinecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heinecke. 100% of Heinecke 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Heinecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinecke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heinecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heinecke. For the veterans among your Heinecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinecke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heinecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heinecke in 1958 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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