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Heidemeyer Family History

Heidemeyer 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: Heinemeyer, Wedemeyer, Heitmeyer, Hockemeyer, Heidecker, Heidbreder

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Where is the Heidemeyer family from?

You can see how Heidemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heidemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heidemeyer families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Heidemeyer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Heidemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heidemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heidemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heidemeyer. 100% of Heidemeyer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Heidemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heidemeyer 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Heidemeyer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Heidemeyer. For the veterans among your Heidemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heidemeyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Heidemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heidemeyer in 1971 was 76, and 93 in 1999.

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