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Heinsinger Family History

Heinsinger 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: Heininger, Heisinger, Reisinger, Henninger, Weininger, Kinsinger

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Where is the Heinsinger family from?

You can see how Heinsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinsinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Heinsinger families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heinsinger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heinsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinsinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Heinsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinsinger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Heinsinger. 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 106 military records available for the last name Heinsinger. For the veterans among your Heinsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinsinger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Heinsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heinsinger in 1972 was 83, and 57 in 2001.

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