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Heidener Family History

Heidener 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: Heidner, Heiden, Heider, Heidecker, Heidler, Heavener, Heidinger

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Where is the Heidener family from?

You can see how Heidener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heidener families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidener's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heidener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Heidener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidener 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heidener. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heidener. For the veterans among your Heidener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidener 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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