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Heidenfeld Family History

Heidenfeld 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: Seidenfeld, Weisenfeld, Edenfield, Weinfeld, Ehrenfeld, Reinfeld

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Where is the Heidenfeld family from?

You can see how Heidenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heidenfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heidenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidenfeld 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 137 census records available for the last name Heidenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidenfeld 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Heidenfeld. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heidenfeld. For the veterans among your Heidenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidenfeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Heidenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heidenfeld in 1969 was 82, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidenfeld 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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