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Heitfield Family History

Heitfield 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: Hatfield, Westfield, Hairfield, Whitfield, Hartfield, Winfield

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Where is the Heitfield family from?

You can see how Heitfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heitfield families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heitfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heitfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitfield 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 90 census records available for the last name Heitfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitfield 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heitfield. 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 40 military records available for the last name Heitfield. For the veterans among your Heitfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Heitfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heitfield in 1969 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitfield 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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