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Heismann Family History

Heismann 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: Heilmann, Heitmann, Weismann, Heimann, Heidmann, Eismann, Hausmann

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Where is the Heismann family from?

You can see how Heismann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heismann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heismann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Heismann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heismann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heismann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heismann 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 Heismann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heismann. 100% of Heismann men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Heismann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Heismann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heismann 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Heismann. 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 79 military records available for the last name Heismann. For the veterans among your Heismann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heismann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Heismann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heismann in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heismann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heismann 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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