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Heidelman Family History

Heidelman 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: Eidelman, Beidelman, Seidelman, Heideman, Gendelman, Seideman

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Where is the Heidelman family from?

You can see how Heidelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heidelman families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heidelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heidelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidelman 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 Heidelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidelman. 25% of Heidelman men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Heidelman women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Medical Doctor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Heidelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Heidelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidelman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Heidelman. 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 65 military records available for the last name Heidelman. For the veterans among your Heidelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidelman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Heidelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heidelman in 1952 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidelman 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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