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Heitzmann Family History

Heitzmann Surname Meaning

South German: from an elaborated dialect variant of the personal name Heinz (see Heitz) + -mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Heitzmann family from?

You can see how Heitzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitzmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitzmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Heitzmann families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heitzmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heitzmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitzmann 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 Heitzmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heitzmann. 55% of Heitzmann men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Heitzmann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heitzmann were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Heitzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heitzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitzmann 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Heitzmann. 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 983 military records available for the last name Heitzmann. For the veterans among your Heitzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitzmann lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Heitzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heitzmann in 1943 was 50, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heitzmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitzmann 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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