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Heikoff Family History

Heikoff 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: Heithoff, Wikoff, Reiff, Hoff, Heino, Neuhoff, Egloff, Koff, Medoff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heikoff 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 38 census records available for the last name Heikoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heikoff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heikoff. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Heikoff. For the veterans among your Heikoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heikoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Heikoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heikoff in 1970 was 79, and 65 in 1987.

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