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Heysel Family History

Heysel 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: Hessel, Heisel, Heusel, Hensel, Heyser, Heyse, Helsel, Hassel, Kessel

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Where is the Heysel family from?

You can see how Heysel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heysel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heysel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Heysel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heysel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heysel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heysel 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 267 census records available for the last name Heysel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heysel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Heysel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Heysel. For the veterans among your Heysel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heysel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Heysel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heysel in 1965 was 87, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heysel 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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