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Heidem Family History

Heidem 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: Heiden, Heider, Heide, Eidem, Heidel, Helder, Herder, Hedden, Heim

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Where is the Heidem family from?

You can see how Heidem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heidem families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heidem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidem 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 26 census records available for the last name Heidem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidem 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heidem. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heidem. For the veterans among your Heidem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidem lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Heidem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heidem in 1988 was 80, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidem 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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