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Heerman Family History

Heerman 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: Herman, Peerman, Deerman, Beerman, Herrman, Heyrman, Heuerman

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Where is the Heerman family from?

You can see how Heerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Heerman families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Heerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heerman 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 Heerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heerman. 43% of Heerman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Heerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerman 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Heerman. 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 191 military records available for the last name Heerman. For the veterans among your Heerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Heerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heerman in 1948 was 34, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerman 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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