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Heilher Family History

Heilher 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: Heiler, Heller, Helder, Helmer, Keicher, Heier, Hiller, Hegler

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Where is the Heilher family from?

You can see how Heilher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heilher family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heilher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilher 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 12 census records available for the last name Heilher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilher 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 Heilher. 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 Heilher. For the veterans among your Heilher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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