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Heidemann Family History

Heidemann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for a heathland dweller from Heide ‘heath’ (see Heid) + Mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Heidemann family from?

You can see how Heidemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidemann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 81 Heidemann families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Heidemann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heidemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidemann 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 Heidemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidemann. 24% of Heidemann men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Heidemann women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidemann were Farm Labor and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Heidemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heidemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidemann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heidemann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heidemann. For the veterans among your Heidemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidemann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heidemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heidemann in 1961 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidemann 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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