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Heemstra Family History

Heemstra Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: variant of Hiemstra.

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


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Where is the Heemstra family from?

You can see how Heemstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heemstra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heemstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Heemstra families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Heemstra's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heemstra families in 1880.
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What did your Heemstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heemstra. 48% of Heemstra men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heemstra women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heemstra were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Heemstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heemstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemstra 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Heemstra. 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 172 military records available for the last name Heemstra. For the veterans among your Heemstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemstra lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heemstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heemstra in 1957 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heemstra 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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