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Hiebenthal Family History

Hiebenthal 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: Wiesenthal, Lilienthal, Leventhal, Laubenthal, Loewenthal, Schoenthal

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Where is the Hiebenthal family from?

You can see how Hiebenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiebenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiebenthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hiebenthal families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hiebenthal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hiebenthal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiebenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiebenthal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Hiebenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiebenthal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hiebenthal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hiebenthal. For the veterans among your Hiebenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiebenthal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hiebenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hiebenthal in 1969 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

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