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Heum Family History

Heum 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: Helm, Heim, Veum, Hum, Heun, Reum, Herm, Hemm, Hem, Hexum

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Where is the Heum family from?

You can see how Heum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heum families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heum 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 250 census records available for the last name Heum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heum 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Heum. 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 129 military records available for the last name Heum. For the veterans among your Heum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Heum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heum in 1975 was 75, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heum 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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