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Heisdorffer Family History

Heisdorffer 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: Reisdorf, Heidbreder, Heisserer, Christoffer, Heimburger, Heider

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Where is the Heisdorffer family from?

You can see how Heisdorffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisdorffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Heisdorffer families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Heisdorffer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heisdorffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisdorffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heisdorffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heisdorffer. 88% of Heisdorffer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    88%
  • Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Heisdorffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisdorffer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heisdorffer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Heisdorffer. For the veterans among your Heisdorffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisdorffer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heisdorffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heisdorffer in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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