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Hielke Family History

Hielke 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: Bielke, Hilke, Mielke, Thielke, Helke, Zielke, Helle, Hille, Miele

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Where is the Hielke family from?

You can see how Hielke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hielke family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hielke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hielke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hielke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hielke 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 17 census records available for the last name Hielke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielke 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hielke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hielke. For the veterans among your Hielke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hielke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hielke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hielke in 1974 was 89, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hielke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hielke 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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