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Heitzelman Family History

Heitzelman 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: Heintzelman, Heinzelman, Teitelman, Hitzeman, Heitzman, Weitzman

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Where is the Heitzelman family from?

You can see how Heitzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitzelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitzelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heitzelman families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heitzelman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heitzelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitzelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heitzelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Heitzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitzelman 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 Heitzelman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heitzelman. For the veterans among your Heitzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitzelman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Heitzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heitzelman in 1974 was 76, and 91 in 1994.

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