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Heineman Family History

Heineman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heinemann a cognate of 2 below.

Dutch and Jewish (Ashkenazic): pet form of Heine with the addition of the hypocoristic suffix -man ‘man person’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heineman family from?

You can see how Heineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heineman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heineman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Heineman families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heineman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heineman families in 1891.
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What did your Heineman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heineman. 75% of Heineman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Heineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heineman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heineman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heineman. For the veterans among your Heineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heineman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Heineman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heineman in 1950 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heineman 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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