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Helmheckel Family History

Helmheckel 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: Heidecker, Heckel, Meckel, Holmbeck, Helmick, Moeckel, Hermreck

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Helmheckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helmheckel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Helmheckel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Helmheckel. For the veterans among your Helmheckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helmheckel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Helmheckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Helmheckel in 1971 was 73, and 76 in 1995.

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