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Heinks Family History

Heinks 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: Hinks, Heins, Heinke, Heines, Hines, Heino, Heiss, Heikes, Pinks

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Where is the Heinks family from?

You can see how Heinks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinks family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Heinks families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Heinks family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heinks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinks. 100% of Heinks men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Heinks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinks 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Heinks. 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 35 military records available for the last name Heinks. For the veterans among your Heinks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinks lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Heinks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heinks in 1975 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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