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Heisa Family History

Heisa 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: Heiss, Heis, Heise, Heist, Reis, Meis, Hees, Geist, Heino, Meise

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Where is the Heisa family from?

You can see how Heisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heisa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heisa families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Heisa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heisa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Heisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisa 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Heisa. 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 31 military records available for the last name Heisa. For the veterans among your Heisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Heisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heisa in 1962 was 71, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisa 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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