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Heidtke Family History

Heidtke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Heid

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


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Where is the Heidtke family from?

You can see how Heidtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidtke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Heidtke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Heidtke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heidtke families in 1880.
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What did your Heidtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidtke. 45% of Heidtke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Heidtke women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidtke were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Heidtke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Heidtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidtke 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Heidtke. 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 195 military records available for the last name Heidtke. For the veterans among your Heidtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidtke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heidtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heidtke in 1961 was 53, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidtke 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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