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Hienrich Family History

Hienrich 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: Henrich, Dietrich, Fenrich, Heinrich, Henrick, Hedrich, Genrich

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Where is the Hienrich family from?

You can see how Hienrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hienrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hienrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hienrich families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hienrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hienrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hienrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hienrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maintenance was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hienrich. 100% of Hienrich men worked as a Maintenance. .

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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

  • Maintenance
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Hienrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hienrich 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hienrich. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hienrich. For the veterans among your Hienrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hienrich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Hienrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hienrich in 1972 was 67, and 74 in 1982.

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