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Heimann Family History

Heimann Name Meaning

German:: from a pet form of Heinrich . topographic name for someone who lived by a hedge or enclosure from Hei ‘hedge enclosure’. Compare Hagemann .

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


Similar surnames: Heilmann, Reimann, Heitmann, Heckmann, Hegemann, Heumann, Geiman

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Where is the Heimann family from?

You can see how Heimann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Heimann families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heimann's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Heimann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heimann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimann. 22% of Heimann men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Heimann women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heimann were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heimann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimann 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Heimann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Heimann. For the veterans among your Heimann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimann lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Heimann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heimann in 1954 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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