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Heitmar Family History

Heitmar 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: Heitman, Hetman, Reitman, Heitmann, Heimer, Weitman, Heiman, Heimark

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Where is the Heitmar family from?

You can see how Heitmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heitmar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitmar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heitmar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Heitmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitmar 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Heitmar. 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 military records available for the last name Heitmar. For the veterans among your Heitmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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