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Heimerich Family History

Heimerich 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: Hemmerich, Heidrich, Heinrich, Emmerich, Heimlich, Emerich, Helmrich

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Where is the Heimerich family from?

You can see how Heimerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimerich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heimerich families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Heimerich's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Heimerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Heimerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimerich 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Heimerich. 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 219 military records available for the last name Heimerich. For the veterans among your Heimerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimerich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Heimerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heimerich in 1969 was 85, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimerich 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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