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Heiland Family History

Heiland Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German heilant ‘savior Christ’ presumably either a name given to someone who had played the part of Christ in a mystery play or an occupational name for a healer.

From Middle High German heilen ‘to heal, save’.

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


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Where is the Heiland family from?

You can see how Heiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heiland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Heiland families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heiland's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heiland families in 1891.
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What did your Heiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiland. 26% of Heiland men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Heiland women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiland were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiland 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 991 immigration records available for the last name Heiland. 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 Heiland. For the veterans among your Heiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heiland in 1956 was 57, and 55 in 2004.

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