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Heymer Family History

Heymer Surname Meaning

see Hamer. variant of Aymer with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Heymer family from?

You can see how Heymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heymer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Heymer families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heymer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heymer families in 1891.
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What did your Heymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heymer. 79% of Heymer 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
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Heymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heymer 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Heymer. 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 298 military records available for the last name Heymer. For the veterans among your Heymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heymer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Heymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heymer in 1967 was 82, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heymer 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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