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Hiemann Family History

Hiemann 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: Thiemann, Ziemann, Wiemann, Riemann, Niemann, Hoemann, Tiemann

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Where is the Hiemann family from?

You can see how Hiemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiemann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hiemann families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiemann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hiemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiemann 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 274 census records available for the last name Hiemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiemann 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Hiemann. 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 113 military records available for the last name Hiemann. For the veterans among your Hiemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiemann lifespan?

Average Hiemann life expectancy in 1964 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiemann 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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