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Heilinger Family History

Heilinger 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: Heiliger, Heininger, Heidinger, Meilinger, Herlinger, Heisinger

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Where is the Heilinger family from?

You can see how Heilinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heilinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heilinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heilinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilinger 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 205 census records available for the last name Heilinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilinger 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Heilinger. 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 239 military records available for the last name Heilinger. For the veterans among your Heilinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heilinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heilinger in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilinger 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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