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Heuman Family History

Heuman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heumann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Heuman family from?

You can see how Heuman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heuman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heuman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Heuman families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Heuman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heuman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heuman 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 Heuman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heuman. 33% of Heuman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Heuman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heuman were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Heuman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heuman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heuman 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Heuman. 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 403 military records available for the last name Heuman. For the veterans among your Heuman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heuman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heuman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heuman in 1964 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heuman 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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