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Heimbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Heimbach.

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


Similar surnames: Leimbach, Heimbuch, Weisbach, Limbach, Heinbach, Seebach, Halbach

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Where is the Heimbach family from?

You can see how Heimbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heimbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heimbach family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heimbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heimbach families in 1911.
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What did your Heimbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimbach. 34% of Heimbach men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Heimbach women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heimbach were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heimbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimbach 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Heimbach. 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 Heimbach. For the veterans among your Heimbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimbach lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Heimbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Heimbach in 1947 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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