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Heiselman Family History

Heiselman 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: Heiserman, Geiselman, Meiselman, Kesselman, Hasselman, Wesselman

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Where is the Heiselman family from?

You can see how Heiselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Heiselman families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Heiselman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Heiselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiselman 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 Heiselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heiselman. 28% of Heiselman 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
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Heiselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Heiselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiselman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Heiselman. 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 166 military records available for the last name Heiselman. For the veterans among your Heiselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiselman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heiselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heiselman in 1965 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heiselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiselman 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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