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Heiligenthaler Family History

Heiligenthaler 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: Mergenthaler, Siegenthaler, Lilienthal, Tiefenthaler, Felgenhauer

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Where is the Heiligenthaler family from?

You can see how Heiligenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiligenthaler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heiligenthaler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiligenthaler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heiligenthaler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Heiligenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiligenthaler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Heiligenthaler. 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 61 military records available for the last name Heiligenthaler. For the veterans among your Heiligenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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