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Hefle Family History

Hefle 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: Helle, Hefley, Henle, Hefele, Hegle, Hoefle, Hefler, Hale, Helm

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Where is the Hefle family from?

You can see how Hefle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hefle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hefle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Hefle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefle 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hefle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hefle. For the veterans among your Hefle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Hefle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hefle in 1966 was 34, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefle 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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