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Heydman Family History

Heydman 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: Herdman, Heldman, Heyman, Headman, Hedman, Heyrman, Hardman, Hayman

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Where is the Heydman family from?

You can see how Heydman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heydman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Heydman families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Heydman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heydman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heydman 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 Heydman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Heydman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Heydman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heydman. 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 39 military records available for the last name Heydman. For the veterans among your Heydman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Heydman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heydman in 1966 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heydman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydman 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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