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Heidrick Family History

Heidrick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heidrich.

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


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Where is the Heidrick family from?

You can see how Heidrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heidrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Heidrick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Heidrick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heidrick families in 1891.
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What did your Heidrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidrick. 29% of Heidrick men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Heidrick women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidrick were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    32%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Heidrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heidrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidrick 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Heidrick. 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 484 military records available for the last name Heidrick. For the veterans among your Heidrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidrick lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heidrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heidrick in 1953 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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