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Heimstra Family History

Heimstra 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: Heemstra, Hamstra, Hiemstra, Hornstra, Heimerl, Hoekstra, Hofstra

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Where is the Heimstra family from?

You can see how Heimstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heimstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heimstra families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heimstra's in USA. California had the highest population of Heimstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heimstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heimstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heimstra. 100% of Heimstra 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 302 census records available for the last name Heimstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heimstra 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Heimstra. 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 58 military records available for the last name Heimstra. For the veterans among your Heimstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heimstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heimstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heimstra in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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