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Heidtmann Family History

Heidtmann 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: Heitmann, Heidemann, Heidtman, Heidmann, Heilmann, Heinzmann, Heimann

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Where is the Heidtmann family from?

You can see how Heidtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidtmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidtmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heidtmann families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidtmann's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Heidtmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidtmann 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 Heidtmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidtmann. 50% of Heidtmann men worked as a Caretaker and 100% of Heidtmann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Caretaker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Heidtmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heidtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidtmann 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Heidtmann. 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 331 military records available for the last name Heidtmann. For the veterans among your Heidtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidtmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heidtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heidtmann in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidtmann 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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