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Heemann Family History

Heemann 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: Heumann, Hermann, Seemann, Heimann, Hegemann, Heymann, Hemmann

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Where is the Heemann family from?

You can see how Heemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heemann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heemann family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heemann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heemann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heemann 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 211 census records available for the last name Heemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemann 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Heemann. 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 367 military records available for the last name Heemann. For the veterans among your Heemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Heemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heemann in 1968 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heemann 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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