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Haehlen Family History

Haehlen 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: Dahlen, Hellen, Hallen, Behlen, Baehler, Halen, Kaehler, Gehlen

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Haehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haehlen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Haehlen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Haehlen. For the veterans among your Haehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haehlen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Haehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Haehlen in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 2001.

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