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Heyser Family History

Heyser Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Heiser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heyser family from?

You can see how Heyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Heyser families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Heyser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heyser families in 1891.
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What did your Heyser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyser. 19% of Heyser men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Heyser women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyser were Machinist and Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Heyser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyser 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Heyser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heyser. For the veterans among your Heyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heyser in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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