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Heydel Family History

Heydel 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: Hendel, Heidel, Heyden, Heyde, Haydel, Heyder, Seydel, Hayden, Hyde

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Where is the Heydel family from?

You can see how Heydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heydel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heydel families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heydel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heydel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heydel 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 Heydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heydel. 100% of Heydel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Heydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydel 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Heydel. 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 218 military records available for the last name Heydel. For the veterans among your Heydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heydel in 1960 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydel 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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