This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heilgendorf family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heilgendorf Family History

Heilgendorf 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: Hilgendorf, Heckendorf, Wellendorf, Elmendorf, Diefendorf, Middendorf

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heilgendorf family from?

You can see how Heilgendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilgendorf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heilgendorf family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilgendorf's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Heilgendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilgendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Heilgendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Heilgendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilgendorf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Heilgendorf

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Heilgendorf. 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.

View all Heilgendorf immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Heilgendorf. For the veterans among your Heilgendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heilgendorf military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heilgendorf family history

Discover More

What is the average Heilgendorf lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Heilgendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heilgendorf in 1975 was 51, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heilgendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilgendorf 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heilgendorf family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial