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Heiskill Family History

Heiskill 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: Heiskell, Heikkila, Meskill, Driskill, Hensell, Haskell, Heskin

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Where is the Heiskill family from?

You can see how Heiskill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiskill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiskill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Heiskill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiskill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heiskill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiskill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Heiskill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiskill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heiskill. 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 59 military records available for the last name Heiskill. For the veterans among your Heiskill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiskill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Heiskill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heiskill in 1962 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiskill 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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