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Heesen Family History

Heesen 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: Heese, Hessen, Heeren, Hensen, Heiden, Hees, Reese, Eisen, Elsen

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Where is the Heesen family from?

You can see how Heesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Heesen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heesen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heesen 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 Heesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heesen. 100% of Heesen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Heesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Heesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heesen 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Heesen. 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 172 military records available for the last name Heesen. For the veterans among your Heesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heesen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heesen in 1966 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heesen 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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