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Heitele Family History

Heitele 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: Eitel, Keitel, Eisele, Hettel, Heisel, Heibel, Heidel, Hertel, Teitel

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Where is the Heitele family from?

You can see how Heitele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heitele family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitele's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heitele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Heitele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitele 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Heitele. 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 33 military records available for the last name Heitele. For the veterans among your Heitele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitele lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Heitele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heitele in 1975 was 78, and 48 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitele 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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