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Heidenreich Family History

Heidenreich Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Heidenrich ostensibly composed of the elements heiden ‘heathen infidel’ (see Heiden) + rīc ‘power rule’ but probably in fact a variant by folk etymology of Heidrich.

The name was popular at the time of the Crusades the sense ‘power over the heathens’ being attributed to it.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heidenreich family from?

You can see how Heidenreich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidenreich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidenreich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 63 Heidenreich families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Heidenreich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heidenreich families in 1880.
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What did your Heidenreich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidenreich. 17% of Heidenreich men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Heidenreich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidenreich were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heidenreich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidenreich 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heidenreich. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Heidenreich. For the veterans among your Heidenreich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidenreich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Heidenreich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heidenreich in 1954 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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