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Heilener Family History

Heilener 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: Heiliger, Hildner, Heavener, Heiler, Hillner, Hiltner, Heifner

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Where is the Heilener family from?

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

There are 47 census records available for the last name Heilener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilener 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heilener. 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 8 military records available for the last name Heilener. For the veterans among your Heilener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilener lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Heilener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heilener in 1967 was 70, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilener 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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