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Heddinger Family History

Heddinger Name 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: Hedinger, Heidinger, Reddinger, Heydinger, Eddinger, Bedinger

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Where is the Heddinger family from?

You can see how Heddinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heddinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heddinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Heddinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heddinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heddinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heddinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heddinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailoress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heddinger. 59% of Heddinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heddinger women worked as a Tailoress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clearing
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heddinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heddinger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Heddinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 502 military records available for the last name Heddinger. For the veterans among your Heddinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heddinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heddinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heddinger in 1964 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

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