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Heidell Family History

Heidell 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: Heidel, Seidell, Heiden, Hensell, Reddell, Heider, Reidel, Heide

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Where is the Heidell family from?

You can see how Heidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heidell families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Heidell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heidell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidell 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 Heidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heidell. 100% of Heidell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Heidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Heidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidell 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Heidell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heidell. For the veterans among your Heidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heidell in 1964 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidell 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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