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Heilbrunn Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Heilbronn in Württemberg where there was once a large Jewish community. The city is named from Old High German heil(ag) ‘holy’ + brunno ‘spring well’. See also Halpern .

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


Similar surnames: Heilbron, Heilbrun, Heidbrink, Heilmann, Milburn, Kilburn, Heiland

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Where is the Heilbrunn family from?

You can see how Heilbrunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilbrunn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilbrunn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heilbrunn families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heilbrunn's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Heilbrunn families in 1880.
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What did your Heilbrunn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heilbrunn. 45% of Heilbrunn men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Heilbrunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilbrunn 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Heilbrunn. 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 342 military records available for the last name Heilbrunn. For the veterans among your Heilbrunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilbrunn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heilbrunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heilbrunn in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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