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Heerdt Family History

Heerdt Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Herdt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heerdt family from?

You can see how Heerdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heerdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Heerdt families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Heerdt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heerdt families in 1880.
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What did your Heerdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heerdt. 34% of Heerdt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Heerdt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heerdt were Foreman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Heerdt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heerdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerdt 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Heerdt. 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 226 military records available for the last name Heerdt. For the veterans among your Heerdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerdt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heerdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heerdt in 1963 was 91, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerdt 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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