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Heims Family History

Heims Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Heimbert (see Heimer).

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


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Where is the Heims family from?

You can see how Heims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heims family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Heims families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heims's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Heims families in 1891.
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What did your Heims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heims. 100% of Heims women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heims 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Heims. 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 Heims. For the veterans among your Heims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heims lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heims in 1962 was 78, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heims 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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