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Heinsberg Family History

Heinsberg 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: Heiberg, Weinberg, Weisberg, Weissberg, Heimberg, Feinberg, Reisberg

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Where is the Heinsberg family from?

You can see how Heinsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinsberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinsberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heinsberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinsberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heinsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinsberg. 100% of Heinsberg men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Heinsberg women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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What Heinsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Heinsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinsberg 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Heinsberg. 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 Heinsberg. For the veterans among your Heinsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinsberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Heinsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heinsberg in 1972 was 37, and 76 in 2002.

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