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Heimdal Family History

Heimdal 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: Heimerl, Heidel, Heiman, Heindel, Heindl, Heiden, Hetman, Leiman

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Where is the Heimdal family from?

You can see how Heimdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimdal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heimdal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 93% of all the recorded Heimdal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heimdal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heimdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heimdal. 38% of Heimdal men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Operator
    25%

What Heimdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Heimdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimdal 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Heimdal. 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 45 military records available for the last name Heimdal. For the veterans among your Heimdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimdal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heimdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heimdal in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimdal 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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