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Heilke Family History

Heilke 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: Hilke, Beilke, Heike, Heinke, Helke, Helle, Hille, Heide, Eike, Belke

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Where is the Heilke family from?

You can see how Heilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heilke families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heilke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heilke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilke 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 52 census records available for the last name Heilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilke 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heilke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Heilke. For the veterans among your Heilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Heilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heilke in 1973 was 49, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilke 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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