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Heinken Family History

Heinken 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: Heiken, Heinsen, Heinke, Heinkel, Heinen, Henken, Hinken, Heinzen

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Where is the Heinken family from?

You can see how Heinken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heinken families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Heinken's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Heinken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Heinken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinken 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Heinken. 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 98 military records available for the last name Heinken. For the veterans among your Heinken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heinken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heinken in 1961 was 32, and 44 in 2004.

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