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Heydorn Family History

Heydorn 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: Heidorn, Heydon, Hendon, Beydoun, Heyden, Hadorn, Haydon, Heyder

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Where is the Heydorn family from?

You can see how Heydorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heydorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Heydorn families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heydorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heydorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heydorn 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 Heydorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heydorn. 34% of Heydorn men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Heydorn women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Foreman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Work
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Heydorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heydorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydorn 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Heydorn. 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 452 military records available for the last name Heydorn. For the veterans among your Heydorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydorn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heydorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heydorn in 1950 was 43, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydorn 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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