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Heidenberg Family History

Heidenberg 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: Seidenberg, Heidelberg, Eisenberg, Weisenberg, Heiberg, Hardenbergh

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Where is the Heidenberg family from?

You can see how Heidenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Heidenberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heidenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidenberg 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 Heidenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heidenberg. 100% of Heidenberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Heidenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Heidenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidenberg 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Heidenberg. 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 35 military records available for the last name Heidenberg. For the veterans among your Heidenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Heidenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heidenberg in 1968 was 77, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidenberg 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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