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Heiz Family History

Heiz 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: Heim, Heit, Heid, Heil, Heis, Hein, Heitz, Heinz, Herz, Hetz

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Where is the Heiz family from?

You can see how Heiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heiz families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Heiz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiz 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 Heiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiz. 100% of Heiz men worked as an Operator and 56% of Heiz women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    56%
  • Factory Hand
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Heiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Heiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiz 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Heiz. 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 89 military records available for the last name Heiz. For the veterans among your Heiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heiz in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiz 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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