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Heifling Family History

Heifling 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: Helling, Herling, Hoefling, Hempfling, Helbling, Geiling, Heilig

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Where is the Heifling family from?

You can see how Heifling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heifling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heifling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heifling families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heifling's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Heifling families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Heifling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heifling 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Heifling. 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 6 military records available for the last name Heifling. For the veterans among your Heifling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heifling lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Heifling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heifling in 1973 was 64, and 84 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heifling 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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