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Heitgerd Family History

Heitgerd 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: Heitner, Heiter, Heiberg, Seiger, Leitner, Heier, Heider, Hilger

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Where is the Heitgerd family from?

You can see how Heitgerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitgerd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heitgerd families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitgerd's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heitgerd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitgerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heitgerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heitgerd. 100% of Heitgerd 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Heitgerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitgerd 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 immigration records available for the last name Heitgerd. 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 9 military records available for the last name Heitgerd. For the veterans among your Heitgerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitgerd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Heitgerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heitgerd in 1966 was 85, and 94 in 2003.

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