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Heidlebaugh Family History

Heidlebaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heidelbach a habitational name from any of several places by that name in Hesse and Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Heinbaugh, Hinebaugh, Dillabough, Hattabaugh, Stinebaugh, Radebaugh

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Where is the Heidlebaugh family from?

You can see how Heidlebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidlebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heidlebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Heidlebaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heidlebaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heidlebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidlebaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heidlebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidlebaugh. 50% of Heidlebaugh men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Heidlebaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidlebaugh were Farm Laborer and Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Heidlebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Heidlebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidlebaugh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Heidlebaugh. 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 210 military records available for the last name Heidlebaugh. For the veterans among your Heidlebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidlebaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heidlebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heidlebaugh in 1963 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

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