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Heirich Family History

Heirich 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: Heidrich, Heinrich, Hedrich, Eirich, Weirich, Henrich, Hemrich

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Where is the Heirich family from?

You can see how Heirich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heirich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heirich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heirich families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Heirich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heirich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heirich 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 216 census records available for the last name Heirich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heirich 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Heirich. 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 109 military records available for the last name Heirich. For the veterans among your Heirich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heirich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Heirich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heirich in 1965 was 79, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heirich 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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