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Heeren Family History

Heeren Name Meaning

Dutch North German and East Frisian: patronymic from Heer

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


Similar surnames: Heerema, Heyen, Herin, Heggen, Keelen, Hensen, Heinen, Hengen, Hedden

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Where is the Heeren family from?

You can see how Heeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heeren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Heeren families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heeren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heeren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heeren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heeren. 43% of Heeren men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Heeren women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heeren were Farming and Housewife. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heeren. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heeren. For the veterans among your Heeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeren lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Heeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heeren in 1952 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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