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Heidenga Family History

Heidenga 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: Heiden, Huizenga, Huisenga, Heiberg, Hedden, Heien, Heider, Heide

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidenga 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 43 census records available for the last name Heidenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidenga 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 Heidenga. 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 Heidenga. For the veterans among your Heidenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidenga lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Heidenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heidenga in 1973 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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