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Heirigs Family History

Heirigs 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: Heilig, Herrig, Herriges, Heinig, Herrick, Herring, Harris, Hermes

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Where is the Heirigs family from?

You can see how Heirigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heirigs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heirigs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heirigs families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heirigs's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heirigs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heirigs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heirigs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heirigs. 100% of Heirigs men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Heirigs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Heirigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heirigs 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Heirigs. 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 64 military records available for the last name Heirigs. For the veterans among your Heirigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heirigs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heirigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heirigs in 1963 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heirigs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heirigs 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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