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Heemskerk Family History

Heemskerk 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: Feemster, Hemker, Heemstra, Helmer, Hemsley, Hesketh, Hessler, Neeser

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Where is the Heemskerk family from?

You can see how Heemskerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heemskerk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heemskerk family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heemskerk's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Heemskerk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heemskerk 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 Heemskerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heemskerk. 100% of Heemskerk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heemskerk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Heemskerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemskerk 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Heemskerk. 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 29 military records available for the last name Heemskerk. For the veterans among your Heemskerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemskerk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Heemskerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heemskerk in 1964 was 84, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heemskerk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heemskerk 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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