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Hehle Family History

Hehle 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: Mehle, Helle, Hehl, Jehle, Wehle, Ehle, Behle, Henle, Yehle, Hegle

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Where is the Hehle family from?

You can see how Hehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hehle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hehle families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hehle's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hehle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hehle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hehle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Hehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehle 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hehle. 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 198 military records available for the last name Hehle. For the veterans among your Hehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hehle in 1965 was 78, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hehle 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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