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Hehl Family History

Hehl Surname Meaning

German: from a medieval personal name a short form of various ancient Germanic personal names. German: nickname for an unctuous person from Middle High German hæl(e) ‘secret smooth’.

North German: nickname for a secretive or reclusive person or a topographic name for someone who lived at a remote or concealed spot from Middle Low German hēle ‘secret concealed’.

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


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You can see how Hehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hehl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hehl families in 1891.
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What did your Hehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hehl. 100% of Hehl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehl 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Hehl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hehl. For the veterans among your Hehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hehl in 1957 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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