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Heyder Family History

Heyder Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heider.

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


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Where is the Heyder family from?

You can see how Heyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heyder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Heyder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heyder families in 1911.
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What did your Heyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heyder. 100% of Heyder men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Heyder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyder 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Heyder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heyder. For the veterans among your Heyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heyder in 1959 was 36, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyder 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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