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Heuser Family History

Heuser Name Meaning

South German: variant of Hauser .

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


Similar surnames: Heusser, Heiser, Heyser, Houser, Huser, Heuer, Heser, Hauser, Deuser

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Where is the Heuser family from?

You can see how Heuser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heuser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heuser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Heuser families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heuser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heuser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heuser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heuser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heuser. 19% of Heuser men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Heuser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heuser were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heuser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heuser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heuser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Heuser. For the veterans among your Heuser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heuser lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Heuser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heuser in 1943 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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