Heyder Surname History

Origins Available:
Belgium

Early Origins of the Heyder family

The surname Heyder was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Heyder family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heyder research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1637, 1649, 1664, 1712, 1822 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Heyder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Heyder Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heyden, Heydel, Heydenab, Heydenberg, Heydin, Heydon, Heydendael, Heydenreich, Heydenryck, Heyder, Heyderer, Heydern, Heydens, Heydenaur, Addenaur and many more.

Early Notables of the Heyder family

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Heyder migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heyder Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Wilhelm Heyder, who landed in America in 1783 1

Heyder migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Heyder Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Fredinand Heyder, aged 50, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Malvina Vidal"

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)