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Heelein Family History

Heelein 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: Helin, Hellen, Seelen, Heslin, Heelan, Heglin, Keelen, Heeren

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Where is the Heelein family from?

You can see how Heelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heelein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Heelein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Heelein family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heelein's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Heelein families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Heelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heelein 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heelein. 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 66 military records available for the last name Heelein. For the veterans among your Heelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heelein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Heelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heelein in 1973 was 83, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heelein 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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