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Haydel Family History

Haydel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heydel or of its variant Heidel. The surname Heydel is also found in France (mainly Lorraine).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Haydel family from?

You can see how Haydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haydel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haydel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Haydel families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Haydel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Haydel families in 1911.
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What did your Haydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haydel. 28% of Haydel men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Haydel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haydel were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Haydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haydel 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Haydel. 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 974 military records available for the last name Haydel. For the veterans among your Haydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haydel lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Haydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Haydel in 1944 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haydel 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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