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Heismeyer Family History

Heismeyer 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: Heitmeyer, Heinemeyer, Heisserer, Reitmeyer, Neimeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Heismeyer family from?

You can see how Heismeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heismeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heismeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Heismeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heismeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heismeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heismeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heismeyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heismeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Heismeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heismeyer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heismeyer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Heismeyer. For the veterans among your Heismeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heismeyer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Heismeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heismeyer in 1951 was 47, and 92 in 2001.

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