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Heimsoth Name Meaning

German (also Heimsöth): habitational name from Heimsath in Westphalia an abandoned settlement.

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


Similar surnames: Hemsath, Rexroth, Heimbuch, Herfurth, Heimbach, Heist, Heit, Gamroth

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Where is the Heimsoth family from?

You can see how Heimsoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimsoth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimsoth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Heimsoth families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Heimsoth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heimsoth families in 1880.
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What did your Heimsoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimsoth. 57% of Heimsoth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heimsoth women worked as a 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
    57%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heimsoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimsoth 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Heimsoth. 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 372 military records available for the last name Heimsoth. For the veterans among your Heimsoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimsoth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heimsoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heimsoth in 1963 was 69, and 98 in 2004.

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