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Heidorn Name Meaning

North German: variant of Hagedorn .

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


Similar surnames: Hadorn, Heider, Heiden, Leider, Heide, Haider, Gerdon, Endorf, Hebdon

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Where is the Heidorn family from?

You can see how Heidorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heidorn family living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heidorn's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Heidorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heidorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidorn. 22% of Heidorn men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heidorn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidorn were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • General Office Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heidorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidorn 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Heidorn. 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 538 military records available for the last name Heidorn. For the veterans among your Heidorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidorn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heidorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heidorn in 1953 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

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