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Heilig Family History

Heilig Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German heilec German heilig ‘holy’ a nickname for a pious person or someone with a trusting temperament.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heiliger, Selig, Neidig, Heglin, Seelig, Reisig, Leidig, Helling

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Where is the Heilig family from?

You can see how Heilig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heilig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Heilig families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Heilig's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heilig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heilig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heilig. 19% of Heilig men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Heilig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heilig were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Heilig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heilig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Heilig. For the veterans among your Heilig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilig lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heilig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heilig in 1944 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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