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Heckelsmiller Family History

Heckelsmiller Surname 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: Heckenlaible, Weismiller, Lockmiller, Heinmiller, Hogenmiller

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Where is the Heckelsmiller family from?

You can see how Heckelsmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckelsmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckelsmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heckelsmiller families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heckelsmiller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heckelsmiller families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Heckelsmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckelsmiller 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heckelsmiller. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Heckelsmiller. For the veterans among your Heckelsmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckelsmiller lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckelsmiller ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckelsmiller

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