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Heeres Family History

Heeres Name 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: Herres, Heeren, Hees, Hermes, Terres, Herre, Herren, Serres, Peres

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Where is the Heeres family from?

You can see how Heeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heeres families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heeres's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heeres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heeres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heeres. 37% of Heeres men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Pharmacist
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Heeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeres 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Heeres. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Heeres. For the veterans among your Heeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heeres in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

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