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Heilder Family History

Heilder 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: Helder, Heider, Hilder, Heiler, Heller, Heiden, Holder, Helmer

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Where is the Heilder family from?

You can see how Heilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heilder families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heilder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilder 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 48 census records available for the last name Heilder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heilder. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heilder. For the veterans among your Heilder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilder lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilder 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heilder

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