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Heitzman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heitzmann .

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


Similar surnames: Heinzman, Sitzman, Weitzman, Heintzman, Heilman, Reitman, Heideman

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Where is the Heitzman family from?

You can see how Heitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitzman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heitzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Heitzman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heitzman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Heitzman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heitzman. 100% of Heitzman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Heitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitzman 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Heitzman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heitzman. For the veterans among your Heitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitzman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Heitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heitzman in 1943 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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