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Heathman Family History

Heathman Surname Meaning

English: topographic name denoting a dweller ‘on the heath’ from Middle English he(a)th + man(ne).

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


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Where is the Heathman family from?

You can see how Heathman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heathman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heathman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 77 Heathman families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Heathman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Heathman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heathman 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 Heathman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heathman. 22% of Heathman men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Heathman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heathman were Incapacitated and Housekeeping Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    22%
  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Housekeeping Unpaid
    5%

What Heathman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Heathman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heathman 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Heathman. 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 Heathman. For the veterans among your Heathman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heathman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Heathman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heathman in 1951 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heathman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heathman 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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