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Heisinger Family History

Heisinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Heising or Heisingen.

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


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Where is the Heisinger family from?

You can see how Heisinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heisinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Heisinger families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Heisinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heisinger families in 1880.
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What did your Heisinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisinger. 30% of Heisinger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Heisinger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heisinger were Caretaker and Houseworker.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Caretaker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Houseworker
    20%

What Heisinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heisinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisinger 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Heisinger. 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 767 military records available for the last name Heisinger. For the veterans among your Heisinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisinger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Heisinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heisinger in 1945 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisinger 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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