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Heuer Family History

Heuer Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Hauer. occupational name from Middle High German höuwer ‘mower hay-maker’.

Presumably the name also referred to a hired hand or tenant in general a day laborer mainly in northern Germany (from Middle Low German huren ‘to hire rent’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Heuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heuer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heuer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heuer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heuer families in 1911.
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What did your Heuer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Heuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heuer 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Heuer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Heuer. For the veterans among your Heuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heuer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Heuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heuer in 1941 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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