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Heedum Family History

Heedum 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: Henjum, Hegedus, Hejduk, Hodum, Reedus, Benedum, Hexum, Leedom

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Where is the Heedum family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heedum. 100% of Heedum men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Heedum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Heedum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heedum 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heedum. 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 25 military records available for the last name Heedum. For the veterans among your Heedum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heedum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Heedum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heedum in 1964 was 82, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heedum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heedum 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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