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Heirendt Family History

Heirendt 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: Berendt, Behrendt, Heiden, Herren, Herdt, Heien, Heiland, Merenda

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Where is the Heirendt family from?

You can see how Heirendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heirendt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heirendt families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heirendt's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Heirendt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heirendt 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 Heirendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heirendt. 100% of Heirendt men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Heirendt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Heirendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heirendt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Heirendt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Heirendt. For the veterans among your Heirendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heirendt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Heirendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heirendt in 1962 was 56, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heirendt 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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