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Heimann Family History

Heimann Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Heinrich.

Topographic name for someone who lived by a hedge or enclosure from Hei ‘hedge enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Heimann family from?

You can see how Heimann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Heimann families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Heimann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heimann families in 1880.
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What did your Heimann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, German Refugee and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heimann. 100% of Heimann men worked as a German Refugee and 40% of Heimann 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • German Refugee
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • German Refugee
    14%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Assistant Nurse
    9%

What Heimann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heimann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimann 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Heimann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Heimann. For the veterans among your Heimann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Heimann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heimann in 1954 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimann 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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