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Heidig Family History

Heidig 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: Leidig, Heilig, Neidig, Heinig, Weidig, Heiden, Heider, Herzig, Heide

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Where is the Heidig family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidig. 30% of Heidig men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Heidig women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Heidig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Heidig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidig 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Heidig. 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 221 military records available for the last name Heidig. For the veterans among your Heidig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heidig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heidig in 1964 was 49, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidig 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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