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Heida Family History

Heida 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: Heide, Heid, Weida, Herda, Hebda, Reida, Heidt, Heiden, Ida, Eid

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Where is the Heida family from?

You can see how Heida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heida family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heida family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heida's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Heida families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heida 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 Heida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heida. 39% of Heida men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heida women worked as a Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Heida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Heida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heida 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Heida. 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 268 military records available for the last name Heida. For the veterans among your Heida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heida lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Heida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heida in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heida 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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