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Heinonen Family History

Heinonen Name Meaning

Finnish: cognate of Heino with the addition of the surname suffix -nen. Adopted mostly as an ornamental name (based on the word heinä ‘hay’) in the 19th century in western Finland (compare Virtanen ). In eastern Finland however the surname (based on the personal name Heino) is documented since the 16th century. In the US the surname Heinonen has sometimes been shortened to Heino .

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


Similar surnames: Leinonen, Toivonen, Hanninen, Heino, Heinlen, Hinden, Heintze, Kennen

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Where is the Heinonen family from?

You can see how Heinonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinonen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heinonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Heinonen families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Heinonen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heinonen families in 1920.
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What did your Heinonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinonen. 29% of Heinonen men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Heinonen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinonen were Mechanic and Farm 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housemaid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinonen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heinonen. 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 262 military records available for the last name Heinonen. For the veterans among your Heinonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinonen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heinonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heinonen in 1959 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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