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Heinan Family History

Heinan 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: Heenan, Heiman, Hernan, Heinen, Heiden, Heino, Dinan, Hetman, Henn

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Where is the Heinan family from?

You can see how Heinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heinan family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heinan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinan. 45% of Heinan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heinan women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinan were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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What Heinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Heinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinan 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Heinan. 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 99 military records available for the last name Heinan. For the veterans among your Heinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Heinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heinan in 1967 was 88, and 91 in 2002.

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