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Heideman Family History

Heideman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heidemann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

Dutch: topographic name ‘man from the heath’.

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


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Where is the Heideman family from?

You can see how Heideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heideman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heideman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Heideman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heideman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heideman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heideman 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 Heideman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heideman. 26% of Heideman men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Heideman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heideman were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Heideman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Heideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heideman 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Heideman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heideman. For the veterans among your Heideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heideman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heideman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heideman in 1953 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heideman 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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