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Heimiller Family History

Heimiller 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: Heinmiller, Weismiller, Bemiller, Neumiller, Reinmiller, Heller

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Where is the Heimiller family from?

You can see how Heimiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Heimiller families living in Maryland. This was about 74% of all the recorded Heimiller's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Heimiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimiller 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 Heimiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimiller. 24% of Heimiller men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Heimiller women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heimiller were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Heimiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Heimiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimiller 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Heimiller. 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 167 military records available for the last name Heimiller. For the veterans among your Heimiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimiller lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Heimiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heimiller in 1952 was 52, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimiller 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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