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Heydenfeldt Family History

Heydenfeldt 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: Neuenfeldt, Seidenfeld, Edenfield, Ehrenfeld, Seefeldt, Denfeld

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Where is the Heydenfeldt family from?

You can see how Heydenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heydenfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heydenfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Heydenfeldt families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Heydenfeldt's in USA. California had the highest population of Heydenfeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Heydenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heydenfeldt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Heydenfeldt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Heydenfeldt. For the veterans among your Heydenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heydenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Heydenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heydenfeldt in 1968 was 69, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heydenfeldt 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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