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Heisman Family History

Heisman 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: Reisman, Hessman, Huisman, Heiman, Hersman, Heishman, Heilman

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Where is the Heisman family from?

You can see how Heisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heisman families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Heisman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisman 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 Heisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisman. 18% of Heisman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heisman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heisman were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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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
    18%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Heisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisman 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Heisman. 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 440 military records available for the last name Heisman. For the veterans among your Heisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Heisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heisman in 1955 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisman 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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