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Heidelberger Family History

Heidelberger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Heidelberg (see Heidelberg).

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


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Where is the Heidelberger family from?

You can see how Heidelberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidelberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidelberger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heidelberger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidelberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heidelberger families in 1891.
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What did your Heidelberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidelberger. 21% of Heidelberger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heidelberger women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Heidelberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heidelberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidelberger 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Heidelberger. 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 397 military records available for the last name Heidelberger. For the veterans among your Heidelberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidelberger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heidelberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heidelberger in 1960 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidelberger 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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