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Heyliger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heiliger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heiliger, Heydinger, Seeliger, Hetler, Hellier, Heiniger, Heyer

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Where is the Heyliger family from?

You can see how Heyliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyliger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heyliger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heyliger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyliger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heyliger families in 1891.
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What did your Heyliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyliger. 40% of Heyliger men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Heyliger women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyliger were Farmer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Porter
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    39%
  • Domestic
    31%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heyliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyliger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heyliger. 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 479 military records available for the last name Heyliger. For the veterans among your Heyliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyliger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heyliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heyliger in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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