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Heimstead Family History

Heimstead 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: Hempstead, Grimstead, Keirstead, Halstead, Umstead, Winstead

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Where is the Heimstead family from?

You can see how Heimstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heimstead families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimstead's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heimstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimstead 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 66 census records available for the last name Heimstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimstead 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heimstead. 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 96 military records available for the last name Heimstead. For the veterans among your Heimstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimstead lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Heimstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heimstead in 1973 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heimstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimstead 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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