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Heidekker Family History

Heidekker 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: Heidecker, Leidecker, Heider, Heidler, Neudecker, Dekker, Heidelberg

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Where is the Heidekker family from?

You can see how Heidekker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidekker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heidekker families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidekker's in USA. California had the highest population of Heidekker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidekker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Heidekker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Heidekker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidekker 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heidekker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heidekker. For the veterans among your Heidekker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidekker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Heidekker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heidekker in 1965 was 71, and 88 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidekker 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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