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Heiskala Family History

Heiskala 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: Heikkila, Heiskell, Hietala, Hakala, Eskola, Heistand, Skala

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Where is the Heiskala family from?

You can see how Heiskala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiskala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heiskala family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heiskala's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Heiskala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiskala 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 38 census records available for the last name Heiskala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiskala 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Heiskala. 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 47 military records available for the last name Heiskala. For the veterans among your Heiskala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiskala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Heiskala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heiskala in 1965 was 82, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiskala 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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