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Hielsher Family History

Hielsher 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: Hielscher, Hipsher, Hoelscher, Hilscher, Hiester, Felsher, Helser

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Where is the Hielsher family from?

You can see how Hielsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hielsher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hielsher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hielsher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hielsher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hielsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hielsher 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 Hielsher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hielsher. For the veterans among your Hielsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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