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Heeman Family History

Heeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Heemann: variant of Hemann or a shortened form of Hedemann (see Hedeman).

Dutch: variant of Heman.

English: variant of Hayman.

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


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Where is the Heeman family from?

You can see how Heeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Heeman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Heeman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Heeman families in 1891.
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What did your Heeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heeman. 100% of Heeman 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeman 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Heeman. 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 526 military records available for the last name Heeman. For the veterans among your Heeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heeman in 1960 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeman 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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