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Heidtman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heidtmann: variant of Heidemann .

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


Similar surnames: Heideman, Heidmann, Heinzman, Heitman, Heilman, Heitzman, Reitman

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Where is the Heidtman family from?

You can see how Heidtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidtman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heidtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Heidtman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Heidtman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heidtman families in 1880.
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What did your Heidtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heidtman. 25% of Heidtman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Heidtman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heidtman were Farmer and Inspector. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heidtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidtman 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Heidtman. 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 193 military records available for the last name Heidtman. For the veterans among your Heidtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidtman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heidtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heidtman in 1963 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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