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Heisir Family History

Heisir 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: Heiser, Peiser, Reiser, Heier, Leiser, Heider, Beiser, Meiser, Heiss

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Where is the Heisir family from?

You can see how Heisir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisir family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Heisir families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Heisir's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heisir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisir 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 Heisir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Heisir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heisir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heisir. For the veterans among your Heisir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisir lifespan?

Average Heisir life expectancy in 1971 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heisir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisir 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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