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Heise Family History

Heise Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Heidrich or Heinrich. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heise family from?

You can see how Heise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 63 Heise families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Heise's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heise families in 1911.
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What did your Heise ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Heise. 39% of Heise men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heise women worked as an Income.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Flotteur
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Heise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Heise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heise 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Heise. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Heise. For the veterans among your Heise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heise lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heise in 1944 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heise 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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