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Heilwagen Family History

Heilwagen 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: Heilmann, Heiliger, Hellwege, Stellwagen, Heilman, Hagen, Heiden

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Where is the Heilwagen family from?

You can see how Heilwagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilwagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heilwagen families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heilwagen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heilwagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilwagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heilwagen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Heilwagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilwagen 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 Heilwagen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Heilwagen. For the veterans among your Heilwagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilwagen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Heilwagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heilwagen in 1969 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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