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Heram Family History

Heram 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: Herm, Heras, Ham, Ram, Herod, Helm, Heron, Hertz, Derham, Elam

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Where is the Heram family from?

You can see how Heram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Heram families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heram's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heram families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heram 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 Heram ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heram. 100% of Heram men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

What Heram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Heram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heram 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Heram. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heram. For the veterans among your Heram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heram lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Heram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heram in 1979 was 90, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heram 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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