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Heidelburg Family History

Heidelburg 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: Heidelberg, Seidenberg, Heidelberger, Edelberg, Mekelburg, Hardenburg

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Where is the Heidelburg family from?

You can see how Heidelburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidelburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidelburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heidelburg families living in Mississippi. This was about 37% of all the recorded Heidelburg's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Heidelburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidelburg 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 Heidelburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heidelburg. 67% of Heidelburg men 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Heidelburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Heidelburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidelburg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Heidelburg. 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 76 military records available for the last name Heidelburg. For the veterans among your Heidelburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidelburg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Heidelburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heidelburg in 1967 was 53, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidelburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidelburg 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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