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Hieklin Family History

Hieklin 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: Hicklin, Helin, Hickling, Heslin, Ficklin, Heglin, Kirklin, Dietlin

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Where is the Hieklin family from?

You can see how Hieklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieklin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hieklin families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieklin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hieklin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Hieklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieklin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hieklin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hieklin. For the veterans among your Hieklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieklin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieklin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hieklin

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