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Heidelberg Family History

Heidelberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places called Heidelberg of which the best-known example is in Baden.

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


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Where is the Heidelberg family from?

You can see how Heidelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidelberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heidelberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heidelberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidelberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heidelberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidelberg. 42% of Heidelberg men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Heidelberg women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidelberg were Manager and Cook.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Heidelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heidelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidelberg 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Heidelberg. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Heidelberg. For the veterans among your Heidelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidelberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heidelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Heidelberg in 1958 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidelberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidelberg 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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