History of your Surname
Get access to Heidbrink family records.Start a free trial

Heidbrink Family History

Heidbrink Name Meaning

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German heide ‘heath’ + brink ‘edge grazing land’ or ‘village green’ or a habitational name from any of several places so named in Lower Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Ten Brink, Kreinbrink, Steinbrink, Heidebrink, Mesenbrink, Heider

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Heidbrink family from?

You can see how Heidbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidbrink family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heidbrink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Heidbrink family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidbrink's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heidbrink families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidbrink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heidbrink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidbrink. 33% of Heidbrink men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Heidbrink women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidbrink were Carpenter and Secretary. .

View Census Data for Heidbrink | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher Grade
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Heidbrink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heidbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidbrink census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Heidbrink

Passenger Lists

There are 119 immigration records available for the last name Heidbrink. 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.

View all Heidbrink immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 305 military records available for the last name Heidbrink. For the veterans among your Heidbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heidbrink military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heidbrink family history

Discover More

What is the average Heidbrink lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heidbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heidbrink in 1953 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidbrink

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heidbrink family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Heidbrink last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial