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Heimsath Family History

Heimsath 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: Heimsoth, Hemsath, Hemesath, Heimbach, Helseth, Heath, Keinath

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Where is the Heimsath family from?

You can see how Heimsath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimsath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heimsath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Heimsath families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heimsath's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heimsath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimsath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heimsath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimsath. 18% of Heimsath men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heimsath women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heimsath were Barber and Sewer. .

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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
    18%
  • Pharmacist
    12%
  • Minister
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Sewer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Heimsath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimsath 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Heimsath. 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 113 military records available for the last name Heimsath. For the veterans among your Heimsath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimsath lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Heimsath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heimsath in 1954 was 53, and 87 in 2003.

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