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Heem Family History

Heem Surname 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: Helm, Hees, Hee, Heim, Hoem, Heer, Deem, Heeg, Heeb, Herm

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Where is the Heem family from?

You can see how Heem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heem families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Heem families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heem's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Heem families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Heem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heem 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Heem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Heem. For the veterans among your Heem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Heem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heem in 1968 was 36, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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