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Heinse Family History

Heinse 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: Heise, Heine, Heinsen, Heins, Heinle, Heinke, Heinze, Hense, Heino

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Where is the Heinse family from?

You can see how Heinse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heinse families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heinse's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heinse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinse. 50% of Heinse men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heinse women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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What Heinse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Heinse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinse 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Heinse. 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 108 military records available for the last name Heinse. For the veterans among your Heinse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heinse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heinse in 1966 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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