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Heilbach Family History

Heilbach 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: Heinbach, Heimbach, Weisbach, Halbach, Leinbach, Leimbach, Gehlbach

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Where is the Heilbach family from?

You can see how Heilbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heilbach families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heilbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heilbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilbach 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 54 census records available for the last name Heilbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilbach 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 Heilbach. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heilbach. For the veterans among your Heilbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1976, in the United States, Heilbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Heilbach in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilbach 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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