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Heydecke Family History

Heydecke 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: Heidecker, Hennecke, Heinecke, Luedecke, Herbeck, Hydock, Neudecker

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Where is the Heydecke family from?

You can see how Heydecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heydecke families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heydecke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heydecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heydecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Heydecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydecke 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Heydecke. 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 77 military records available for the last name Heydecke. For the veterans among your Heydecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydecke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Heydecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heydecke in 1968 was 85, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydecke 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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