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Heimmer Family History

Heimmer 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: Hemmer, Heimer, Helmer, Hammer, Limmer, Heier, Trimmer, Himmel

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Where is the Heimmer family from?

You can see how Heimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimmer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heimmer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heimmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimmer 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 84 census records available for the last name Heimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimmer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Heimmer. 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 Heimmer. For the veterans among your Heimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimmer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Heimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heimmer in 1977 was 73, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimmer 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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