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Heislman Family History

Heislman 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: Heishman, Heilman, Heilmann, Hillman, Helman, Reisman, Hessman

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Where is the Heislman family from?

You can see how Heislman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heislman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heislman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Heislman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Heislman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heislman 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 Heislman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heislman. 100% of Heislman 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 Heislman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Heislman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heislman 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 Heislman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Heislman. For the veterans among your Heislman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heislman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Heislman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heislman in 1966 was 83, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heislman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heislman 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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