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Heilbronn Family History

Heilbronn Name Meaning

see Heilbron .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Heilbrunn, Heilbron, Heilbrun, Heilmann, Heidbrink, Hebron, Hilborn

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Where is the Heilbronn family from?

You can see how Heilbronn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilbronn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilbronn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Heilbronn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heilbronn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heilbronn families in 1880.
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What did your Heilbronn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heilbronn. 64% of Heilbronn men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    64%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 833 immigration records available for the last name Heilbronn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Heilbronn. For the veterans among your Heilbronn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilbronn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Heilbronn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heilbronn in 1964 was 70, and 89 in 2001.

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