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Heitlauf Family History

Heitlauf 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: Heitland, Heiland, Hetland, Heithoff, Heitmann, Hartlaub, Weinkauf

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Where is the Heitlauf family from?

You can see how Heitlauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitlauf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitlauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heitlauf families living in Kentucky. This was about 64% of all the recorded Heitlauf's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heitlauf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Heitlauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitlauf 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heitlauf. 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 43 military records available for the last name Heitlauf. For the veterans among your Heitlauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitlauf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Heitlauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heitlauf in 1965 was 65, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitlauf 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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