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Heinfeld Family History

Heinfeld 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: Weinfeld, Reinfeld, Seinfeld, Kleinfeld, Herzfeld, Steinfeld

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Where is the Heinfeld family from?

You can see how Heinfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Heinfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heinfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinfeld. 100% of Heinfeld men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heinfeld women worked as an Office Work. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%
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What Heinfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Heinfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinfeld 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Heinfeld. 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 29 military records available for the last name Heinfeld. For the veterans among your Heinfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinfeld lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Heinfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heinfeld in 1961 was 44, and 93 in 2000.

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