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Heimie Family History

Heimie 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: Heim, Heide, Hemme, Helie, Heike, Heilig, Heggie, Heimer, Keimig

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Where is the Heimie family from?

You can see how Heimie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimie family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Heimie families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Heimie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimie 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 27 census records available for the last name Heimie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimie 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 immigration records available for the last name Heimie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heimie. For the veterans among your Heimie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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