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Helreigel Family History

Helreigel 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: Hellriegel, Reigel, Herriges, Heigel, Mergel, Helberg, Krengel

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Where is the Helreigel family from?

You can see how Helreigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Helreigel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Helreigel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Helreigel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Helreigel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Helreigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Helreigel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Helreigel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Helreigel. For the veterans among your Helreigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Helreigel lifespan?

Average Helreigel life expectancy in 1979 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Helreigel 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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