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Heidenright Family History

Heidenright 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: Heidenreich, Henderlight, Heidebrecht, Himelright, Heidrich, Heinrich

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Where is the Heidenright family from?

You can see how Heidenright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidenright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heidenright families living in West Virginia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Heidenright's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Heidenright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidenright 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 19 census records available for the last name Heidenright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidenright 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 Heidenright. 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 military records available for the last name Heidenright. For the veterans among your Heidenright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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