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Heibeck Family History

Heibeck Name 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: Herbeck, Heineck, Heiberg, Lembeck, Lebeck, Reineck, Neubeck, Heibel

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Where is the Heibeck family from?

You can see how Heibeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heibeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heibeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Heibeck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heibeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heibeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heibeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heibeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heibeck. 50% of Heibeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heibeck women worked as a Laundress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Chemist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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What Heibeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Heibeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heibeck 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Heibeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Heibeck. For the veterans among your Heibeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heibeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heibeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heibeck in 1964 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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