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Hielen Family History

Hielen 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: Hillen, Bielen, Thielen, Bieler, Helin, Millen, Hille, Hiller, Miele

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Where is the Hielen family from?

You can see how Hielen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hielen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hielen families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hielen families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hielen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hielen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hielen 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 85 census records available for the last name Hielen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielen 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 Hielen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hielen. For the veterans among your Hielen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hielen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hielen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hielen in 1973 was 79, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hielen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hielen 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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