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Hieb Family History

Hieb Surname Meaning

German: from Hib(b)o a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name Hildibert (see Hiebert).

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


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Where is the Hieb family from?

You can see how Hieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hieb families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hieb's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hieb families in 1891.
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What did your Hieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hieb. 32% of Hieb men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hieb women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hieb were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieb 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Hieb. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hieb. For the veterans among your Hieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieb lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hieb in 1941 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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