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Heemeyer Family History

Heemeyer 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: Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Hagemeyer, Heinemeyer, Heitmeyer, Tiemeyer

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Where is the Heemeyer family from?

You can see how Heemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heemeyer families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heemeyer's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Heemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Heemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemeyer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Heemeyer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Heemeyer. For the veterans among your Heemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heemeyer in 1964 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heemeyer 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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