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Heilich Family History

Heilich 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: Heimlich, Milich, Freilich, Belich, Redlich, Heidrich, Yelich

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Where is the Heilich family from?

You can see how Heilich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heilich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heilich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilich 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 120 census records available for the last name Heilich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Heilich. 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 48 military records available for the last name Heilich. For the veterans among your Heilich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Heilich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heilich in 1966 was 85, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilich 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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