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Heemer Family History

Heemer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Helmer, Heeter, Hemmer, Heimer, Deemer, Beemer, Heller, Homer, Helder

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Where is the Heemer family from?

You can see how Heemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Heemer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heemer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heemer 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 Heemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heemer. 100% of Heemer 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%

What Heemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Heemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Heemer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Heemer. For the veterans among your Heemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heemer in 1963 was 78, and 35 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heemer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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