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Hiebner Family History

Hiebner 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: Huebner, Hieber, Hebner, Hibner, Heebner, Bieber, Diener, Henner

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Where is the Hiebner family from?

You can see how Hiebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiebner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiebner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hiebner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiebner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiebner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiebner 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 Hiebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiebner. 34% of Hiebner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hiebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Hiebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiebner 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hiebner. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hiebner. For the veterans among your Hiebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiebner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hiebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hiebner in 1966 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiebner 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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