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Heinon Family History

Heinon 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: Heino, Hernon, Hennon, Heinen, Heron, Heiden, Hinton, Henton, Henn

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Where is the Heinon family from?

You can see how Heinon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heinon families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinon's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heinon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinon. 100% of Heinon women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Heinon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinon 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Heinon. 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 Heinon. For the veterans among your Heinon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Heinon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heinon in 1970 was 66, and 39 in 2000.

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