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Heideberger Family History

Heideberger 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: Heidelberger, Heimberger, Heiberger, Henneberger, Heimburger

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Where is the Heideberger family from?

You can see how Heideberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heideberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heideberger families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heideberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heideberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heideberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heideberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heideberger. 100% of Heideberger men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Heideberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heideberger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heideberger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heideberger. For the veterans among your Heideberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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