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Hieldeshein Family History

Hieldeshein 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: Hillesheim, Helgesen, Feldstein, Helfenstein, Wildstein, Himelstein

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Where is the Hieldeshein family from?

You can see how Hieldeshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieldeshein family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Hieldeshein families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieldeshein's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hieldeshein families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hieldeshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieldeshein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hieldeshein. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hieldeshein. For the veterans among your Hieldeshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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