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Heisen Family History

Heisen 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: Heiden, Eisen, Heien, Heiken, Heisel, Hessen, Reisen, Neisen, Heiser

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Where is the Heisen family from?

You can see how Heisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Heisen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Heisen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisen 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 Heisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heisen. 50% of Heisen 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Heisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Heisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisen 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Heisen. 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 94 military records available for the last name Heisen. For the veterans among your Heisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Heisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heisen in 1962 was 66, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisen 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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