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Heili Family History

Heili 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: Heilig, Heil, Meili, Helm, Hill, Hell, Neill, Helle, Peil, Keil

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Where is the Heili family from?

You can see how Heili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heili family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heili families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heili families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heili's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heili families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heili surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heili ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heili. 60% of Heili men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Welder
    40%

What Heili family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Heili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heili 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Heili. 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 107 military records available for the last name Heili. For the veterans among your Heili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heili lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heili in 1966 was 84, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heili

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heili 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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