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Hielema Family History

Hielema 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: Vielma, Heerema, Tillema, Dieleman, Hileman, Hilleman, Miedema, Helm

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Hielema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielema 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hielema. 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 military records available for the last name Hielema. For the veterans among your Hielema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hielema lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Hielema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hielema in 1988 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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