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Heierding Family History

Heierding 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: Deterding, Heberling, Everding, Herring, Harding, Spiering, Herling

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Where is the Heierding family from?

You can see how Heierding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heierding family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heierding family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Heierding's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Heierding families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heierding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Heierding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Heierding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heierding 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heierding. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heierding. For the veterans among your Heierding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heierding lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Heierding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Heierding in 1962 was 82, and 45 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heierding 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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