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Heetmann Family History

Heetmann 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: Heitmann, Heermann, Hetman, Heilmann, Heumann, Heckmann, Hermann

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Where is the Heetmann family from?

You can see how Heetmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heetmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heetmann families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Heetmann's in USA. California had the highest population of Heetmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heetmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Heetmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heetmann 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heetmann. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heetmann. For the veterans among your Heetmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heetmann lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Heetmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heetmann in 1993 was 90, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heetmann 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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