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Heigel Family History

Heigel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heigl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heigel family from?

You can see how Heigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Heigel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heigel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heigel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heigel 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 Heigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heigel. 27% of Heigel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Heigel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heigel were Laborer and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Heigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigel 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Heigel. 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 689 military records available for the last name Heigel. For the veterans among your Heigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Heigel in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heigel 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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