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Heidland Family History

Heidland 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: Heiland, Heitland, Headland, Helland, Teigland, Heistand, Hegland

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Where is the Heidland family from?

You can see how Heidland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heidland families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heidland's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Heidland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidland 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 Heidland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heidland. 50% of Heidland men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

What Heidland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Heidland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidland 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Heidland. 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 156 military records available for the last name Heidland. For the veterans among your Heidland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Heidland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heidland in 1958 was 43, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidland 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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