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Heilaman Family History

Heilaman 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: Heileman, Heilman, Heilmann, Hillman, Helman, Beilman, Heldman

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Where is the Heilaman family from?

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

What Heilaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Heilaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilaman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heilaman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Heilaman. For the veterans among your Heilaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilaman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Heilaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Heilaman in 1966 was 88, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilaman 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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