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Heeremans Family History

Heeremans 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: Heerema, Hermans, Heermann, Herdman, Hegeman, Herman, Hermann

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Where is the Heeremans family from?

You can see how Heeremans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeremans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heeremans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Heeremans families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heeremans's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Heeremans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeremans 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 Heeremans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heeremans. 100% of Heeremans women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Heeremans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Heeremans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeremans 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Heeremans. 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 14 military records available for the last name Heeremans. For the veterans among your Heeremans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeremans lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Heeremans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heeremans in 1978 was 72, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeremans 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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