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Heimer Family History

Heimer Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Heimbert composed of the ancient Germanic elements heim ‘(farm) house home’ + berht ‘bright illustrious’.

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


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Where is the Heimer family from?

You can see how Heimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heimer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heimer families in 1891.
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What did your Heimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Raincoal Machinist Trainee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heimer. 100% of Heimer men worked as a Raincoal Machinist Trainee.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Raincoal Machinist Trainee
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimer 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 Heimer. 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 Heimer. For the veterans among your Heimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Heimer in 1959 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimer 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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