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Heldwein Family History

Heldwein 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: Ellwein, Baldwin, Heiden, Helder, Hellweg, Holstein, Helin, Hedden

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Where is the Heldwein family from?

You can see how Heldwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heldwein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heldwein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heldwein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heldwein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Heldwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heldwein 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Heldwein. 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 219 military records available for the last name Heldwein. For the veterans among your Heldwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heldwein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Heldwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heldwein in 1972 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heldwein 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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