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Robert Heicklen 1930–1973

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Heicklen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Nov 1930 · New Jersey
Died 4 Nov 1973 · New York
Father Emanuel Heicklen
Mother Marion Mary Brody Bodrogi
Spouse Joyce Giraffa
Siblings Richard Heicklen

Researchers connected through Robert Heicklen 1930–1973

and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert Heicklen 1930–1973

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Joyce Giraffa
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1930, Robert Heicklen entered the world in New Jersey, born to emanuel heicklen and marion mary brody bodrogi. In 1935, Robert Heicklen resided in New York, Queens, New York. In 1940, Robert Heicklen resided in New York, Queens, New York, USA. Robert Heicklen married joyce giraffa. Robert Heicklen passed away in 1973 in New York.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

  4. 4
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  5. 5
    Marriage Records New York, New York, Marriage License Indexes

  6. 6
    Record New York, New York, Birth Index, 1910-1965

Life Timeline

1930
Birth of Robert Heicklen in New Jersey
Birth
1935
Robert Heicklen resided here in New York, Queens, New York
Residence
1940
Robert Heicklen resided here in New York, Queens, New York, USA
Residence
1951
Robert Heicklen resided here in New York
Residence
1973
Death of Robert Heicklen in New York
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Heicklen

This ancestor line traces from Russia (1845) to New Jersey (1930) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Heicklen (1930–1973) was born in New Jersey and died in New York. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Robert Heicklen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Heicklen PTP
1930–1973
New Jersey
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Robert Heicklen's Descendants

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Robert Heicklen PTP 1930–1973