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Heidecke Family History

Heidecke 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: Heidecker, Heinecke, Reinecke, Heineck, Leidecker, Heinicke, Heidtke

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Where is the Heidecke family from?

You can see how Heidecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidecke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heidecke families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidecke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heidecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heidecke ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Heidecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidecke 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Heidecke. 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 124 military records available for the last name Heidecke. For the veterans among your Heidecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidecke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heidecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heidecke in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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