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Heinssen Family History

Heinssen 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: Heinsen, Heinonen, Hessen, Hensen, Heinsohn, Hanssen, Jenssen, Heinen

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Where is the Heinssen family from?

You can see how Heinssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heinssen families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heinssen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Heinssen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heinssen. 34% of Heinssen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Chaufer
    34%
  • Fireman
    34%
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What Heinssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Heinssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinssen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Heinssen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Heinssen. For the veterans among your Heinssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinssen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heinssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heinssen in 1964 was 83, and 67 in 2003.

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