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Heeder Family History

Heeder 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: Helder, Herder, Heider, Heeter, Reeder, Veeder, Sheeder, Leeder

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Where is the Heeder family from?

You can see how Heeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Heeder families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Heeder's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heeder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeder 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 Heeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heeder. 20% of Heeder men worked as a Pressman and 50% of Heeder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heeder were Optician and School Teacher.

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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

  • Pressman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Optician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Heeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeder 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Heeder. 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 280 military records available for the last name Heeder. For the veterans among your Heeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heeder in 1965 was 86, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heeder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeder 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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