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Heigelman Family History

Heigelman 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: Hegeman, Eidelman, Engelman, Heineman, Beidelman, Heileman, Heimerman

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Heigelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heigelman 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 Heigelman. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Heigelman. For the veterans among your Heigelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heigelman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Heigelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heigelman in 1971 was 75, and 87 in 1988.

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