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Heinzig Family History

Heinzig 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: Heinig, Herzig, Reinig, Heilig, Leipzig, Heinz, Heinzel, Hennig

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Where is the Heinzig family from?

You can see how Heinzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heinzig families living in Oklahoma. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heinzig's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Heinzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinzig. 75% of Heinzig men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Operator
    25%
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What Heinzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Heinzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinzig 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Heinzig. 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 83 military records available for the last name Heinzig. For the veterans among your Heinzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinzig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heinzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heinzig in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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