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Heizel Family History

Heizel 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: Hetzel, Henzel, Heisel, Heibel, Heizer, Heidel, Heinzel, Heigel

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Where is the Heizel family from?

You can see how Heizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heizel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heizel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heizel families living in Kentucky. This was about 69% of all the recorded Heizel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heizel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Heizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heizel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Heizel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heizel. For the veterans among your Heizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heizel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heizel 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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