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Heidenburg Family History

Heidenburg 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, Hardenburg, Oldenburg, Vandenburg, Essenburg

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Where is the Heidenburg family from?

You can see how Heidenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidenburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidenburg families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Heidenburg family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidenburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heidenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Heidenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidenburg 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Heidenburg. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heidenburg. For the veterans among your Heidenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidenburg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Heidenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heidenburg in 1969 was 72, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidenburg 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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