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Heitshue Family History

Heitshue 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: Reishus, Leitschuh, Heise, Henshaw, Leite, Heath, Weith, Meise

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Where is the Heitshue family from?

You can see how Heitshue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitshue family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heitshue families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Heitshue's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heitshue families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Heitshue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitshue 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heitshue. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heitshue. For the veterans among your Heitshue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitshue lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitshue 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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