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Heshiser Family History

Heshiser 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: Heiser, Hesser, Cheshier, Messer, Peiser, Reiser, Tesser, Heier

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Where is the Heshiser family from?

You can see how Heshiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heshiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heshiser families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Heshiser families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heshiser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heshiser families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Heshiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heshiser 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 Heshiser. 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 9 military records available for the last name Heshiser. For the veterans among your Heshiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heshiser lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Heshiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heshiser in 1994 was 73, and 99 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heshiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heshiser 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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