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Heiler Family History

Heiler Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for someone who castrated animals from an agent derivative of heilen ‘to cut’.

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


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Where is the Heiler family from?

You can see how Heiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Heiler families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Heiler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heiler families in 1891.
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What did your Heiler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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 Heiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiler 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Heiler. 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 Heiler. For the veterans among your Heiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heiler in 1960 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiler 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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