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Heidman Family History

Heidman 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: Herdman, Heldman, Heiman, Eidman, Headman, Hedman, Heilman, Zeidman

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Where is the Heidman family from?

You can see how Heidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heidman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heidman family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heidman's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Heidman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidman 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 Heidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heidman. 64% of Heidman 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
    64%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

What Heidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidman 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Heidman. 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 327 military records available for the last name Heidman. For the veterans among your Heidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heidman in 1963 was 65, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heidman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heidman 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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