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Heiam Family History

Heiam 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: Heim, Ham, Helm, Heino, Elam, Beam, Heier, Keim, Heien, Leikam

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Where is the Heiam family from?

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

In 1940, Insurance Adjuster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heiam. 100% of Heiam men worked as an Insurance Adjuster.

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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

  • Insurance Adjuster
    100%

What Heiam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Heiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiam 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Heiam. 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 14 military records available for the last name Heiam. For the veterans among your Heiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Heiam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heiam in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiam 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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