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Heidger Family History

Heidger 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: Heider, Heidler, Hedger, Heidner, Heiden, Helder, Ledger, Herder

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Where is the Heidger family from?

You can see how Heidger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Heidger families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Heidger's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Heidger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heidger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidger. 28% of Heidger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heidger women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Heidger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Heidger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidger 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Heidger. 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 83 military records available for the last name Heidger. For the veterans among your Heidger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heidger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heidger in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidger 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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