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Heitman Family History

Heitman Surname Meaning

Altered form of North German and Danish Heitmann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Heitman family from?

You can see how Heitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heitman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Heitman families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heitman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heitman families in 1891.
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What did your Heitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heitman. 100% of Heitman 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 14,000 census records available for the last name Heitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heitman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Heitman. For the veterans among your Heitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Heitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heitman in 1943 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitman 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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