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Early Origins of the Heinlein family

The surname Heinlein was first found in Austria, where the name Heinberg or Hainberg became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Heinlein family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heinlein research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1577 and 1629 are included under the topic Early Heinlein History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Heinlein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hainberg, Hainberger, Hainburger, Heynberg, Heynberger, Heinberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Heinlein family

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United States Heinlein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heinlein Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Matheis Heinlein, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
  • Andre Heinlein, who landed in America in 1777-1783 1
  • Johann Heinlein, who landed in America in 1779 1
Heinlein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Elisabeth Heinlein, aged 20, who arrived in New York, NY in 1852 1
  • Adam Heinlein, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1856 1
  • George Heinlein, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1878 1
  • Henry Heinlein, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1892
  • Johann Heinlein, aged 27, who landed in America from Einersheim, in 1893
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Heinlein Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Apollonia Heinlein, aged 28, who settled in America from Allinannshausen, in 1905
  • J.W. Heinlein, aged 53, who immigrated to America from Berlin, in 1906
  • Bertha Heinlein, aged 19, who landed in America from Menstadt, Germany, in 1907
  • Dorothea Heinlein, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
  • Alois Heinlein, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Ottelmanushausen, Germany, in 1911
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Heinlein (post 1700) +

  • Robert Anson Heinlein (1907-1988), American science fiction writer, eponym of the Heinlein lunar creater
  • Joseph C. Heinlein, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1916; Delegate to Ohio convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933 2
  • Klaus Heinlein (b. 1953), German retired professional footballer


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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