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Headinger Family History

Headinger 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: Hedinger, Heidinger, Readinger, Heydinger, Bedinger, Heringer

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Where is the Headinger family from?

You can see how Headinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Headinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Headinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Headinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Headinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headinger 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 197 census records available for the last name Headinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headinger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Headinger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Headinger. For the veterans among your Headinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headinger lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Headinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Headinger in 1983 was 64, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Headinger 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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