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Heddesheimer Family History

Heddesheimer 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: Hargesheimer, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer, Veitenheimer, Herbolsheimer

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Where is the Heddesheimer family from?

You can see how Heddesheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddesheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heddesheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Heddesheimer families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Heddesheimer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Heddesheimer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddesheimer 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 Heddesheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Heddesheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddesheimer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Heddesheimer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Heddesheimer. For the veterans among your Heddesheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddesheimer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Heddesheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heddesheimer in 1961 was 53, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heddesheimer 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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