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Haelen Family History

Haelen 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: Hallen, Halen, Hamlen, Hatlen, Hale, Allen, Hagen, Halley, Hayden

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Where is the Haelen family from?

You can see how Haelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Haelen families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Haelen's in USA. California had the highest population of Haelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Haelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haelen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Haelen. 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 143 military records available for the last name Haelen. For the veterans among your Haelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haelen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Haelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Haelen in 1975 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haelen 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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