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Heitsche Family History

Heitsche 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: Heintschel, Deitsch, Hentschel, Fritsche, Letsche, Nitsche, Bertsche

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Where is the Heitsche family from?

You can see how Heitsche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitsche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heitsche families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heitsche's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heitsche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitsche 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 53 census records available for the last name Heitsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitsche 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heitsche. 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 15 military records available for the last name Heitsche. For the veterans among your Heitsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitsche lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Heitsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heitsche in 1967 was 86, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heitsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitsche 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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