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Heffmann Family History

Heffmann 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: Hoffmann, Heilmann, Heumann, Heckmann, Hermann, Hoffman, Hellmann

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Where is the Heffmann family from?

You can see how Heffmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heffmann families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heffmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Heffmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffmann 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Heffmann. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heffmann. For the veterans among your Heffmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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