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Heiter Family History

Heiter Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Heider.

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


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Where is the Heiter family from?

You can see how Heiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heiter families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heiter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heiter families in 1891.
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What did your Heiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiter. 30% of Heiter men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Heiter women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiter were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Heiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiter 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Heiter. 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 Heiter. For the veterans among your Heiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Heiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heiter in 1959 was 59, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiter 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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