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Heiligtag Family History

Heiligtag Name 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: Heiliger, Heilig, Helling, Herling, Ferlita, Heritage, Melita

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Where is the Heiligtag family from?

You can see how Heiligtag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiligtag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiligtag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heiligtag families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiligtag's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heiligtag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiligtag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heiligtag ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heiligtag ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Heiligtag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiligtag 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heiligtag. 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 149 military records available for the last name Heiligtag. For the veterans among your Heiligtag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiligtag lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Heiligtag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heiligtag in 1978 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

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