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Hiamer Family History

Hiamer 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: Hamer, Hilmer, Homer, Hamel, Hager, Hayer, Haver, Holmer, Helmer

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Where is the Hiamer family from?

You can see how Hiamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hiamer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiamer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hiamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiamer 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 20 census records available for the last name Hiamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiamer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hiamer. 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 Hiamer. For the veterans among your Hiamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiamer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiamer 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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