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Heiberger Family History

Heiberger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heiberg 2 + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Compare Heuberger.

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


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Where is the Heiberger family from?

You can see how Heiberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Heiberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Heiberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heiberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiberger 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 Heiberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiberger. 43% of Heiberger men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Heiberger women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiberger were Janitor 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Heiberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heiberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiberger 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Heiberger. 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 746 military records available for the last name Heiberger. For the veterans among your Heiberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiberger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Heiberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Heiberger in 1948 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiberger 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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