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Haim Family History

Haim Surname Meaning

South German (mainly Austria) and Jewish: variant of Heim.

In some cases possibly a shortened form of English Haime (see Haimes).

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


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Where is the Haim family from?

You can see how Haim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Haim families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Haim's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Haim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haim 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 Haim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haim. 32% of Haim men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Haim women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haim were Estimator and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Estimator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    39%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Presser
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Haim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haim 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Haim. 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 674 military records available for the last name Haim. For the veterans among your Haim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Haim in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haim 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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