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Heydinger Family History

Heydinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heidinger.

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


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Where is the Heydinger family from?

You can see how Heydinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heydinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Heydinger families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heydinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heydinger families in 1880.
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What did your Heydinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heydinger. 88% of Heydinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heydinger women worked as a Maid.

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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
    88%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Heydinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Heydinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydinger 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Heydinger. 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 177 military records available for the last name Heydinger. For the veterans among your Heydinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Heydinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heydinger in 1966 was 65, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydinger 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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