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Heilgan Family History

Heilgan 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: Heilman, Heilmann, Heiland, Helman, Beilman, Hellman, Zeilman, Neilan

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Where is the Heilgan family from?

You can see how Heilgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilgan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heilgan families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilgan's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Heilgan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilgan 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 5 census records available for the last name Heilgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilgan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heilgan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heilgan. For the veterans among your Heilgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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