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Heffeman Family History

Heffeman 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: Hefferman, Hefferan, Hegeman, Hefferon, Hoffman, Heffernan, Henneman

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Where is the Heffeman family from?

You can see how Heffeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heffeman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 24 Heffeman families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Heffeman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heffeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heffeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heffeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heffeman. 19% of Heffeman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Heffeman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heffeman were Mechanic and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heffeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffeman 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Heffeman. 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 276 military records available for the last name Heffeman. For the veterans among your Heffeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffeman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Heffeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heffeman in 1969 was 76, and 82 in 1997.

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