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Heimos Family History

Heimos 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: Heims, Heimes, Hermes, Heino, Simos, Heim, Heiss, Heikes, Lemos

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Where is the Heimos family from?

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

What did your Heimos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heimos. 100% of Heimos 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 319 census records available for the last name Heimos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimos 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Heimos. 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 31 military records available for the last name Heimos. For the veterans among your Heimos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimos lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heimos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heimos in 1958 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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