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Heysler Family History

Heysler 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: Hessler, Heyser, Hensler, Heisler, Hesler, Heller, Hemsley, Heyer

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Where is the Heysler family from?

You can see how Heysler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heysler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heysler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heysler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heysler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heysler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heysler 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 106 census records available for the last name Heysler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heysler 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Heysler. 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 47 military records available for the last name Heysler. For the veterans among your Heysler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heysler lifespan?

Average Heysler life expectancy in 1993 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heysler 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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