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Heyssel Family History

Heyssel 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, Hassel, Kessel, Ressel, Gessel, Hecksel, Beissel, Heisel

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Where is the Heyssel family from?

You can see how Heyssel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyssel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heyssel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyssel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heyssel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyssel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heyssel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heyssel. 100% of Heyssel men worked as a Part Owner.

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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

  • Part Owner
    100%

What Heyssel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Heyssel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyssel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heyssel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heyssel. For the veterans among your Heyssel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyssel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Heyssel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heyssel in 1962 was 82, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyssel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyssel 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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