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Heisl Family History

Heisl 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, Heisel, Heil, Heis, Heise, Heigl, Heist, Heinl, Reis, Hill

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Where is the Heisl family from?

You can see how Heisl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heisl family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heisl's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Heisl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisl 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 42 census records available for the last name Heisl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisl 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heisl. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heisl. For the veterans among your Heisl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Heisl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heisl in 1975 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisl 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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