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Hiekel Family History

Hiekel 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: Hinkel, Hiegel, Hickel, Winkel, Giesel, Siegel, Bickel, Pickel

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Where is the Hiekel family from?

You can see how Hiekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hiekel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiekel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hiekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiekel 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 69 census records available for the last name Hiekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiekel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hiekel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hiekel. For the veterans among your Hiekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiekel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Hiekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hiekel in 1954 was 66, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiekel 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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