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Heilert Family History

Heilert 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: Eilert, Heinert, Heiler, Weilert, Heller, Heiberg, Herbert, Helbert

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Where is the Heilert family from?

You can see how Heilert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heilert families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heilert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilert 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 91 census records available for the last name Heilert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heilert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heilert. For the veterans among your Heilert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heilert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heilert in 1963 was 61, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilert 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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