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Heisserer Family History

Heisserer Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Heisser. This surname is found mainly in Alsace France.

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


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Where is the Heisserer family from?

You can see how Heisserer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisserer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heisserer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Heisserer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heisserer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heisserer families in 1880.
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What did your Heisserer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisserer. 55% of Heisserer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heisserer women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Heisserer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Heisserer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisserer 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Heisserer. 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 181 military records available for the last name Heisserer. For the veterans among your Heisserer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisserer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Heisserer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heisserer in 1956 was 54, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heisserer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisserer 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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