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Heidner Family History

Heidner Surname Meaning

German: topographic name a variant of Heider.

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


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Where is the Heidner family from?

You can see how Heidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heidner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heidner families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Heidner families in 1891.
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What did your Heidner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidner. 39% of Heidner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heidner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidner were Laborer and Teacher.

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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%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Heidner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidner 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Heidner. 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 664 military records available for the last name Heidner. For the veterans among your Heidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heidner in 1962 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidner 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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