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Heidhoff Family History

Heidhoff 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: Heithoff, Steinhoff, Neuhoff, Friedhoff, Medoff, Kerkhoff, Nordhoff

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Where is the Heidhoff family from?

You can see how Heidhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heidhoff family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heidhoff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Heidhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Heidhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidhoff 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Heidhoff. 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 19 military records available for the last name Heidhoff. For the veterans among your Heidhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Heidhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heidhoff in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidhoff 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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