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Heinsey Family History

Heinsey 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: Heisey, Heinsen, Heiney, Hinsey, Henley, Heaney, Hensley, Kinsey

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Where is the Heinsey family from?

You can see how Heinsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Heinsey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Heinsey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heinsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinsey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heinsey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Heinsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinsey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heinsey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Heinsey. For the veterans among your Heinsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heinsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heinsey in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

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