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Early Origins of the Haid family

The surname Haid was first found in Bavaria, where the name Heidt was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Haid family

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Haid Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heidt, Hiedt, Hagelsheimer, Heidte and others.

Early Notables of the Haid family

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Canada Haid migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Haid Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Jonathan Haid U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Haid (post 1700) +

  • Harold Augustine "Hal" Haid (1897-1952), American Major League Baseball pitcher in the early 20th century
  • Charles Maurice Haid III (b. 1943), American actor and director, best known for his portrayal of Officer Andy Renko in Hill Street Blues
  • Steve Haid, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Wood County Democratic Party, 1975 2
  • Leola E. Haid (1903-1991), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1940 (alternate), 1944 (alternate), 1948 (alternate), 1956; Member of Missouri Republican State Committee, 1942-48 2
  • Liane Haid (1895-2000), Austrian actress of the 1920s and 1930s


  1. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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