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Heidenfelter Family History

Heidenfelter 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: Weidenfeller, Ashenfelter, Heidelberger, Lindenfelser, Lingenfelter

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Where is the Heidenfelter family from?

You can see how Heidenfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidenfelter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heidenfelter family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heidenfelter's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Heidenfelter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidenfelter 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 Heidenfelter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%

What Heidenfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Heidenfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidenfelter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heidenfelter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heidenfelter. For the veterans among your Heidenfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidenfelter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1969, in the United States, Heidenfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heidenfelter in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 1969.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidenfelter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidenfelter 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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