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Heimert Family History

Heimert 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, Hemmert, Heinert, Heimer, Weimert, Helmer, Heiberg, Herbert

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Where is the Heimert family from?

You can see how Heimert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heimert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heimert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimert 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 Heimert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heimert. 50% of Heimert men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Heimert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Heimert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimert 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Heimert. 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 87 military records available for the last name Heimert. For the veterans among your Heimert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Heimert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heimert in 1964 was 82, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heimert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimert 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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