This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heichler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heichler Family History

Heichler 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: Beichler, Hechler, Eichler, Hetchler, Keicher, Heckler, Eicher

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heichler family from?

You can see how Heichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heichler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Heichler families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Heichler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heichler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heichler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heichler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Heichler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Heichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heichler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heichler

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Heichler. 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.

View all Heichler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Heichler. For the veterans among your Heichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heichler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heichler family history

Discover More

What is the average Heichler lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Heichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heichler in 1996 was 47, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heichler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heichler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heichler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial