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Heilbig Family History

Heilbig 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: Heilig, Helbig, Hilbig, Helwig, Helvig, Halbig, Heinig, Herbig

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Where is the Heilbig family from?

You can see how Heilbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilbig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heilbig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilbig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heilbig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Heilbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilbig 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heilbig. 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 Heilbig. For the veterans among your Heilbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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