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Heiligers Family History

Heiligers 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: Heiliger, Hilgers, Heyliger, Heiniger, Hilger, Weisiger, Heininger

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Where is the Heiligers family from?

You can see how Heiligers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiligers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiligers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heiligers family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heiligers's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Heiligers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Heiligers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiligers 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Heiligers. 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 37 military records available for the last name Heiligers. For the veterans among your Heiligers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiligers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Heiligers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Heiligers in 1966 was 92, and 57 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiligers 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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