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Heisig Family History

Heisig 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: Heilig, Reisig, Heinig, Helsing, Haessig, Herzig, Heiss, Leidig

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Where is the Heisig family from?

You can see how Heisig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heisig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Heisig families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Heisig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Heisig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisig 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 Heisig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisig. 34% of Heisig men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Heisig women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heisig were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Heisig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Heisig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisig 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Heisig. 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 668 military records available for the last name Heisig. For the veterans among your Heisig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heisig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heisig in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisig 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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