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Heatherman Family History

Heatherman 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: Weatherman, Leatherman, Featherman, Catherman, Hesterman, Heathman

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Where is the Heatherman family from?

You can see how Heatherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heatherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heatherman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heatherman family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heatherman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heatherman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heatherman 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 Heatherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heatherman. 60% of Heatherman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heatherman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heatherman were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Heatherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Heatherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heatherman 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Heatherman. 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 133 military records available for the last name Heatherman. For the veterans among your Heatherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heatherman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Heatherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heatherman in 1951 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heatherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heatherman 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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