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Heimes Family History

Heimes Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heims.

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


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Where is the Heimes family from?

You can see how Heimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Heimes families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heimes families in 1911.
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What did your Heimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimes. 47% of Heimes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heimes women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heimes were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Heimes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimes 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Heimes. 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 405 military records available for the last name Heimes. For the veterans among your Heimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Heimes in 1965 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heimes 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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