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Heilborn Family History

Heilborn 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: Hilborn, Welborn, Wellborn, Heilbron, Hilburn, Heilbrun, Kilborn

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Where is the Heilborn family from?

You can see how Heilborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilborn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heilborn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Heilborn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heilborn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heilborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heilborn. 100% of Heilborn men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Heilborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilborn 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Heilborn. 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 343 military records available for the last name Heilborn. For the veterans among your Heilborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilborn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heilborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heilborn in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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