This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hiemforth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hiemforth Family History

Hiemforth 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: Herfurth, Hepworth, Hemsworth, Whitworth, Hainsworth, Comfort

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hiemforth family from?

You can see how Hiemforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiemforth family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hiemforth families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiemforth's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hiemforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiemforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hiemforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Hiemforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiemforth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Hiemforth

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiemforth. 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.

View all Hiemforth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Hiemforth. For the veterans among your Hiemforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hiemforth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hiemforth family history

Discover More

What is the average Hiemforth lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hiemforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hiemforth in 1974 was 95, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiemforth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiemforth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hiemforth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial