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Heichelheim Family History

Heichelheim 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: Heichelbech, Hillesheim, Eichelberg, Heichel, Reichlin, Reichel

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Where is the Heichelheim family from?

You can see how Heichelheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heichelheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heichelheim family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heichelheim's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Heichelheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heichelheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heichelheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Dector was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heichelheim. 100% of Heichelheim men worked as a Medical Dector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Dector
    100%

What Heichelheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Heichelheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heichelheim 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Heichelheim. 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 Heichelheim. For the veterans among your Heichelheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heichelheim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Heichelheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heichelheim in 1968 was 89, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heichelheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heichelheim 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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