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Haelig Family History

Haelig 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: Halling, Harling, Helin, Haessig, Haig, Hallin, Hamlin, Selig, Havlin

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Where is the Haelig family from?

You can see how Haelig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haelig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Haelig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Haelig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haelig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haelig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haelig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Haelig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haelig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Haelig. 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 19 military records available for the last name Haelig. For the veterans among your Haelig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haelig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Haelig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Haelig in 1964 was 33, and 71 in 1998.

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