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Heere Family History

Heere 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: Herre, Heer, Heese, Heery, Deere, Heeren, Heeke, Beere, Heare, Henry

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Where is the Heere family from?

You can see how Heere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heere family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Heere's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Heere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heere 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 Heere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heere. 39% of Heere men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heere women worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Heere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heere 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Heere. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Heere. For the veterans among your Heere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heere lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heere in 1964 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heere 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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