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Heimer Family History

Heimer Name Meaning

North German: from the personal name Heimbert composed of the ancient Germanic elements heim ‘(farm) house home’ + berht ‘bright illustrious’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heimerl, Eimer, Reimer, Hemmer, Helmer, Weimer, Geimer, Heise, Heiler

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Where is the Heimer family from?

You can see how Heimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Heimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heimer. 28% of Heimer men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Heimer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heimer were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heimer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heimer. For the veterans among your Heimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Heimer in 1959 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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