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Heeschen Family History

Heeschen Surname 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: Hoeschen, Henschen, Heesch, Eschen, Herscher, Kerschen, Henschel

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Where is the Heeschen family from?

You can see how Heeschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeschen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heeschen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heeschen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heeschen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Heeschen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Heeschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeschen 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Heeschen. 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 176 military records available for the last name Heeschen. For the veterans among your Heeschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeschen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heeschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heeschen in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeschen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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