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Heichel Family History

Heichel Surname Meaning

German: presumably from a pet form of the personal name Hugo (see Hugh) but also a variant of Heick and Heike.

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


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Where is the Heichel family from?

You can see how Heichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heichel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heichel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heichel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heichel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heichel families in 1891.
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What did your Heichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heichel. 35% of Heichel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heichel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heichel were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Restaurant
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Heichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heichel 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Heichel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 526 military records available for the last name Heichel. For the veterans among your Heichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heichel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heichel in 1962 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heichel 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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