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Heiman Family History

Heiman Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the Yiddish personal name Khayman a variant of Khayem (see Heim). Altered form of German Heimann.

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


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Where is the Heiman family from?

You can see how Heiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Heiman families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Heiman's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Heiman families in 1891.
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What did your Heiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heiman. 100% of Heiman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Heiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heiman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heiman. For the veterans among your Heiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heiman in 1950 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiman 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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