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Heitmeyer Family History

Heitmeyer Name Meaning

German: distinguishing nickname for a farmer whose land included heathland from Middle Low German heide ‘heath wasteland’ + Meyer .

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


Similar surnames: Reitmeier, Heinemeyer, Holtmeyer, Tiemeyer, Niemeyer, Hagemeyer

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Where is the Heitmeyer family from?

You can see how Heitmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Heitmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heitmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heitmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Heitmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heitmeyer. 24% of Heitmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Heitmeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heitmeyer were Laborer and School 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • School Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heitmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitmeyer 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Heitmeyer. 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 315 military records available for the last name Heitmeyer. For the veterans among your Heitmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heitmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heitmeyer in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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