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Heerlein Family History

Heerlein 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: Heberlein, Heeren, Hertlein, Oehrlein, Bierlein, Heinlein, Eberlein

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Where is the Heerlein family from?

You can see how Heerlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerlein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heerlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Heerlein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Heerlein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heerlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heerlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heerlein. 50% of Heerlein men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    50%

What Heerlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Heerlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerlein 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Heerlein. 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 408 military records available for the last name Heerlein. For the veterans among your Heerlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heerlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heerlein in 1966 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heerlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerlein 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.

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