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Hefeli Family History

Hefeli 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: Hefel, Hefele, Hegel, Hebel, Herfel, Haefele, Hefti, Wefel, Heffel

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Where is the Hefeli family from?

You can see how Hefeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefeli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hefeli family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefeli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hefeli families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hefeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefeli 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 Hefeli. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hefeli. For the veterans among your Hefeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefeli lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hefeli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hefeli in 1971 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefeli 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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