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Heinsler Family History

Heinsler 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: Hensler, Heisler, Hensley, Meisler, Neisler, Zeisler, Kensler

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Where is the Heinsler family from?

You can see how Heinsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinsler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heinsler families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heinsler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heinsler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinsler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinsler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Heinsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinsler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Heinsler. 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 56 military records available for the last name Heinsler. For the veterans among your Heinsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinsler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Heinsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heinsler in 1967 was 78, and 52 in 2004.

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