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Heinzelman Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Heinzelmann: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich with the addition of -mann ‘man’. Compare Heintzelman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heintzelman, Henkelman, Heinzman, Heineman, Hinkelman, Heintzman

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Where is the Heinzelman family from?

You can see how Heinzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinzelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heinzelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Heinzelman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinzelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heinzelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinzelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinzelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinzelman. 19% of Heinzelman men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Heinzelman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinzelman were Steel Hardener and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Steel Hardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heinzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinzelman 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Heinzelman. 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 572 military records available for the last name Heinzelman. For the veterans among your Heinzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinzelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heinzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heinzelman in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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