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Hejda Family History

Hejda 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: Herda, Hebda, Hejna, Hajdu, Vajda, Seda, Cerda, Gajda, Hada, Handa

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Where is the Hejda family from?

You can see how Hejda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hejda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hejda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hejda families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hejda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hejda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hejda 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 Hejda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hejda. 34% of Hejda men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hejda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Hejda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hejda 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hejda. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hejda. For the veterans among your Hejda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hejda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hejda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hejda in 1964 was 80, and 98 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hejda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hejda 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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