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Heffel Family History

Heffel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hefel. See also Heffler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heffel family from?

You can see how Heffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heffel families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Heffel families in 1891.
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What did your Heffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heffel. 31% of Heffel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heffel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heffel were Salesman and Manager.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Heffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffel 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Heffel. 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 354 military records available for the last name Heffel. For the veterans among your Heffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heffel in 1944 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffel 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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