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Heyder Name Meaning

German: variant of Heider .

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


Similar surnames: Heyer, Heyser, Heyde, Heider, Helder, Heyden, Heyne, Hegler, Peyser

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Where is the Heyder family from?

You can see how Heyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heyder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Heyder families living in Essex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heyder's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heyder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyder. 22% of Heyder men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heyder women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%
  • Bartender
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyder 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Heyder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Heyder. For the veterans among your Heyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heyder in 1959 was 36, and 51 in 2004.

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