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Heeftle Family History

Heeftle 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: Haefele, Hefele, Hoefle, Hertle, Helle, Heckle, Nettle, Hefter

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Where is the Heeftle family from?

You can see how Heeftle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeftle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heeftle family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Heeftle's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Heeftle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeftle 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 52 census records available for the last name Heeftle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeftle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heeftle. 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 23 military records available for the last name Heeftle. For the veterans among your Heeftle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeftle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Heeftle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heeftle in 1971 was 82, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeftle 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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