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Hehli Family History

Hehli 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: Hehl, Ehli, Helm, Mehle, Hell, Helle, Gehl, Helin, Kehl, Mehl

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Where is the Hehli family from?

You can see how Hehli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehli family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hehli families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hehli's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hehli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hehli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hehli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hehli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehli 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hehli. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hehli. For the veterans among your Hehli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hehli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hehli in 1965 was 85, and 85 in 2000.

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