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Heileman Family History

Heileman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heilemann: in part a variant of Heiler and in part an assimilated derivative of Heinrich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heileman family from?

You can see how Heileman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heileman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heileman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Heileman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Heileman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heileman families in 1880.
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What did your Heileman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heileman. 29% of Heileman men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Heileman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heileman were Engineer and Childrens Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Childrens Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heileman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heileman 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Heileman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heileman. For the veterans among your Heileman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heileman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heileman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heileman in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heileman 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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