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Heincke Family History

Heincke 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: Reincke, Heinke, Heinicke, Heinecke, Meincke, Heike, Mencke, Hince

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Where is the Heincke family from?

You can see how Heincke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heincke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heincke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heincke families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heincke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heincke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heincke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heincke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heincke. 60% of Heincke men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Heincke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heincke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heincke 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Heincke. 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 241 military records available for the last name Heincke. For the veterans among your Heincke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heincke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Heincke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heincke in 1969 was 54, and 68 in 1999.

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