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Heimerl Family History

Heimerl Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria): from a pet form of the personal name Heimeran derived from an ancient Germanic compound name composed of the elements heim ‘home’ + hraban ‘raven’.

Alternatively, it may also be a variant of Heimer.

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


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Where is the Heimerl family from?

You can see how Heimerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimerl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heimerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Heimerl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Heimerl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heimerl families in 1880.
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What did your Heimerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimerl. 28% of Heimerl men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Heimerl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heimerl were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Heimerl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heimerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimerl 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Heimerl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heimerl. For the veterans among your Heimerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimerl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heimerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heimerl in 1959 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimerl 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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