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Heikenfeld Family History

Heikenfeld 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: Seidenfeld, Weisenfeld, Weinfeld, Ehrenfeld, Reinfeld, Birkenfeld

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Where is the Heikenfeld family from?

You can see how Heikenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heikenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heikenfeld families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Heikenfeld's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heikenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heikenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heikenfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heikenfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Heikenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heikenfeld 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heikenfeld. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heikenfeld. For the veterans among your Heikenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heikenfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Heikenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heikenfeld in 1967 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

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