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Heilman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heilmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Hellman, Heilmann, Heiman, Helman, Heitman, Heileman, Melman, Herrman

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Where is the Heilman family from?

You can see how Heilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heilman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 41 Heilman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Heilman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heilman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heilman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heilman. 100% of Heilman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Heilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heilman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heilman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Heilman. For the veterans among your Heilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heilman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heilman in 1944 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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