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Heinzler Family History

Heinzler 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: Henzler, Heinzer, Heidler, Denzler, Heizer, Meinzer, Hendler

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Where is the Heinzler family from?

You can see how Heinzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinzler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heinzler families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Heinzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heinzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heinzler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Heinzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinzler 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Heinzler. 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 211 military records available for the last name Heinzler. For the veterans among your Heinzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinzler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Heinzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heinzler in 1968 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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