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Hieber Family History

Hieber Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Hiebert. variant of Hüber (see Hueber).

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


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Where is the Hieber family from?

You can see how Hieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hieber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hieber families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hieber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hieber families in 1891.
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What did your Hieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hieber. 28% of Hieber men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hieber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hieber were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hieber. 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 Hieber. For the veterans among your Hieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieber lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hieber in 1959 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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