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Heideck Family History

Heideck Surname 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: Heineck, Heiden, Heider, Heide, Heidecker, Herbeck, Reineck, Heidel

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Where is the Heideck family from?

You can see how Heideck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heideck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heideck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heideck families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Heideck's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Heideck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heideck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heideck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heideck. 100% of Heideck men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Heideck women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Heideck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Heideck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heideck 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Heideck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Heideck. For the veterans among your Heideck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heideck lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Heideck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heideck in 1974 was 81, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heideck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heideck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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