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Heumes Family History

Heumes 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: Hermes, Hemmes, Humes, Helmes, Heimes, Hees, Helmer, Holmes, Nemes

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Where is the Heumes family from?

You can see how Heumes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heumes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heumes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Heumes family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Heumes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heumes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heumes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Heumes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heumes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heumes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heumes. For the veterans among your Heumes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heumes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Heumes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heumes in 1968 was 69, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heumes 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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