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Heiffel Family History

Heiffel 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: Heffel, Riffel, Griffel, Heisel, Heibel, Herfel, Leffel, Heidel

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Where is the Heiffel family from?

You can see how Heiffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiffel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heiffel family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heiffel's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Heiffel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiffel 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 35 census records available for the last name Heiffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiffel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heiffel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Heiffel. For the veterans among your Heiffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiffel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Heiffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heiffel in 1971 was 72, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heiffel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiffel 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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