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Heebner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Huebner .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hebner, Heifner, Peebler, Heavner, Huebner, Deener, Hibner, Keebler

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Where is the Heebner family from?

You can see how Heebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heebner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heebner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Heebner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heebner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heebner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heebner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heebner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heebner. 32% of Heebner men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Heebner women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heebner were Truck Driver 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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What Heebner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heebner 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Heebner. 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 701 military records available for the last name Heebner. For the veterans among your Heebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heebner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heebner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Heebner in 1962 was 88, and 25 in 2004.

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