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Heidel Family History

Heidel Surname Meaning

German:: from a pet form of the personal name Heidrich or another name with the same first element for example Heidebrecht.

Topographic name from Middle High German heidelīn ‘small heath’.

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


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Where is the Heidel family from?

You can see how Heidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 73 Heidel families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Heidel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heidel families in 1880.
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What did your Heidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidel. 22% of Heidel men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Heidel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidel were Farm Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heidel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Heidel. For the veterans among your Heidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heidel in 1960 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidel 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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