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Heilmann Family History

Heilmann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for someone who castrated animals (see Heiler).

German: from a derivative of the personal name Heinrich. Compare Heimann.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements heil ‘healthy’ + man ‘man’ also used by Ashkenazic Jews.

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


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Where is the Heilmann family from?

You can see how Heilmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heilmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Heilmann families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heilmann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heilmann families in 1891.
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What did your Heilmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heilmann. 8% of Heilmann men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Heilmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heilmann were Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heilmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilmann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Heilmann. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Heilmann. For the veterans among your Heilmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilmann lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Heilmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Heilmann in 1952 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heilmann 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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