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Heinemeyer Family History

Heinemeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing nickname for a farmer called Heine from the personal name Heine.

Middle High German meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Heinemeyer family from?

You can see how Heinemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heinemeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heinemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heinemeyer family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heinemeyer's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Heinemeyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heinemeyer 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 Heinemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heinemeyer. 46% of Heinemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Heinemeyer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heinemeyer were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Heinemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heinemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heinemeyer 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Heinemeyer. 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 301 military records available for the last name Heinemeyer. For the veterans among your Heinemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heinemeyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heinemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heinemeyer in 1957 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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