Hieb Family History

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Hieb Name Meaning

German: from Hib(b)o, a pet form of a Germanic personal name Hildibert (see Hiebert).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sieb, Hier, Lieb, Rieb, Heeb, Lier, Lien, Dies, Hils, Bien

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Hieb Family Origin

Where is the Hieb family from?

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You can see how Hieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hieb families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hieb family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieb's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hieb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hieb Family Occupations

What did your Hieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Hieb. 75% of Hieb men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Hieb Historical Records

What Hieb family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieb census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 611 immigration records available for the last name Hieb. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hieb. For the veterans among your Hieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hieb Life Expectancy

What is the average Hieb lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hieb in 1941 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieb 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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