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Heinsius Family History

Heinsius 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: Neisius, Heiss, Reishus, Heinrich, Heinritz, Lenius, Heinitz, Bernius

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Where is the Heinsius family from?

You can see how Heinsius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinsius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinsius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Heinsius families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Heinsius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heinsius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinsius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinsius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinsius. 38% of Heinsius men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Auto Mechanic
    38%
  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Heinsius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinsius 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Heinsius. 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 342 military records available for the last name Heinsius. For the veterans among your Heinsius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinsius lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Heinsius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heinsius in 1958 was 56, and 99 in 2003.

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