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Heikle Family History

Heikle 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: Heckle, Heike, Heinle, Henkle, Heiple, Weikle, Meikle, Helle, Hille

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Where is the Heikle family from?

You can see how Heikle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heikle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heikle families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Heikle family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Heikle's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Heikle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heikle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Heikle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heikle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heikle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heikle. For the veterans among your Heikle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heikle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Heikle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heikle in 1972 was 25, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heikle 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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