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Heydt Name Meaning

German: variant of Heidt itself a variant of Heid .

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


Similar surnames: Haydt, Heldt, Heidt, Heyd, Heyde, Heyne, Herdt, Heyer, Hardt, Heide

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Where is the Heydt family from?

You can see how Heydt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heydt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 124 Heydt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Heydt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heydt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heydt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heydt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heydt. 19% of Heydt men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Heydt women worked as a Knitter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heydt were Moulder and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Moulder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heydt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heydt. 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 Heydt. For the veterans among your Heydt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heydt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heydt in 1960 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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