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Hieman Family History

Hieman 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: Nieman, Hinman, Hineman, Heman, Higman, Hileman, Zieman, Hilman

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Where is the Hieman family from?

You can see how Hieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hieman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hieman family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hieman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieman 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 Hieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hieman. 39% of Hieman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

What Hieman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Hieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieman 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hieman. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hieman. For the veterans among your Hieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Hieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hieman in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieman 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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