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Heiselt Family History

Heiselt 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: Heisel, Hensell, Hessel, Meisel, Eisele, Geisert, Weisel, Heibel

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Where is the Heiselt family from?

You can see how Heiselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiselt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiselt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heiselt families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiselt's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Heiselt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiselt 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 Heiselt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heiselt. 100% of Heiselt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Heiselt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Heiselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiselt 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 immigration records available for the last name Heiselt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Heiselt. For the veterans among your Heiselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiselt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Heiselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heiselt in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiselt 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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