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Heichelbech Family History

Heichelbech Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. The name (also Heichelbach) is recorded in Alsace (France).

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


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Where is the Heichelbech family from?

You can see how Heichelbech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heichelbech family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heichelbech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Heichelbech families living in Indiana. This was about 95% of all the recorded Heichelbech's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heichelbech families in 1880.
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What did your Heichelbech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heichelbech. 28% of Heichelbech men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Heichelbech women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heichelbech were Proprietor Hardware Store 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Proprietor Hardware Store
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Heichelbech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Heichelbech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heichelbech 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heichelbech. 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 126 military records available for the last name Heichelbech. For the veterans among your Heichelbech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heichelbech lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heichelbech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heichelbech in 1963 was 51, and 75 in 2003.

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