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Heitshu Family History

Heitshu 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: Heath, Weith, Heit, Heiss, Huish, Reishus, Keith, Reith, Leitschuh

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Where is the Heitshu family from?

You can see how Heitshu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitshu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitshu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heitshu families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heitshu's in USA. California had the highest population of Heitshu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitshu 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 212 census records available for the last name Heitshu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitshu 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Heitshu. 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 34 military records available for the last name Heitshu. For the veterans among your Heitshu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitshu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Heitshu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heitshu in 1965 was 66, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitshu 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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