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Hejl Family History

Hejl Surname Meaning

Czech: from hejl hýl ‘bullfinch’ a nickname either for someone with a red nose or for a greenhorn an inexperienced person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hejl family from?

You can see how Hejl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hejl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hejl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Hejl families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hejl's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hejl families in 1880.
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What did your Hejl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hejl. 54% of Hejl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hejl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hejl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hejl 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Hejl. 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 394 military records available for the last name Hejl. For the veterans among your Hejl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hejl lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hejl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hejl in 1949 was 45, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hejl 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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