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Hielar Family History

Hielar 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: Kielar, Hillary, Vilar, Bieler, Villar, Hiller, Pillar, Wieler, Hier

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Where is the Hielar family from?

You can see how Hielar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hielar family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hielar family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hielar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hielar families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Hielar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hielar. 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 Hielar. For the veterans among your Hielar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hielar lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hielar

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