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Heydorf Family History

Heydorf 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: Endorf, Seedorf, Holdorf, Handorf, Wendorf, Bendorf, Heyder, Heidorn

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Where is the Heydorf family from?

You can see how Heydorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heydorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heydorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heydorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heydorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Heydorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydorf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Heydorf. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heydorf. For the veterans among your Heydorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Heydorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heydorf in 1962 was 84, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydorf 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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