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Heilbrun Family History

Heilbrun Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heilbrunn .

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


Similar surnames: Heilbrunn, Heilbron, Heilman, Heilmann, Hetler, Heilig, Heileman

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Where is the Heilbrun family from?

You can see how Heilbrun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilbrun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilbrun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Heilbrun families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Heilbrun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heilbrun families in 1880.
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What did your Heilbrun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heilbrun. 46% of Heilbrun men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heilbrun women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heilbrun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilbrun 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Heilbrun. 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 244 military records available for the last name Heilbrun. For the veterans among your Heilbrun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilbrun lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heilbrun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heilbrun in 1960 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

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