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Heinsma Family History

Heinsma 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: Heineman, Reitsma, Heinsen, Heins, Heinzman, Henshaw, Heino, Heim

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Heinsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinsma 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heinsma. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Heinsma. For the veterans among your Heinsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinsma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Heinsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heinsma in 1966 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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