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Heemskirk Family History

Heemskirk 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: Heemstra, Demski, Odekirk, Heskin, Neikirk, Buskirk, Selkirk, Ziemski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heemskirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Heemskirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemskirk 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Heemskirk. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Heemskirk. For the veterans among your Heemskirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemskirk lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Heemskirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heemskirk in 1975 was 80, and 91 in 1987.

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