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Heylek Family History

Heylek 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: Heller, Henley, Hoyle, Helle, Heyer, Healey, Hegler, Hellen, Hellem

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Where is the Heylek family from?

You can see how Heylek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heylek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heylek families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Heylek's in USA. California had the highest population of Heylek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heylek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heylek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heylek. 100% of Heylek men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Heylek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Heylek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heylek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Heylek. 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 107 military records available for the last name Heylek. For the veterans among your Heylek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heylek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Heylek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heylek in 1972 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heylek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heylek 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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