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Heiferman Family History

Heiferman 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: Hefferman, Leiferman, Heimerman, Heiserman, Hellerman, Heffernan

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Where is the Heiferman family from?

You can see how Heiferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiferman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiferman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heiferman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiferman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heiferman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiferman 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 Heiferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heiferman. 43% of Heiferman men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

What Heiferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Heiferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiferman 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Heiferman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Heiferman. For the veterans among your Heiferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiferman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Heiferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heiferman in 1958 was 54, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heiferman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiferman 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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