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Heitschel Family History

Heitschel 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: Heintschel, Hentschel, Henschel, Heichel, Ritschel, Herschel

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Where is the Heitschel family from?

You can see how Heitschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heitschel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitschel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heitschel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitschel 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 43 census records available for the last name Heitschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitschel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Heitschel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Heitschel. For the veterans among your Heitschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitschel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Heitschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heitschel in 1971 was 82, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitschel 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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