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Heisner Name Meaning

German: variant of Hausner .

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


Similar surnames: Heisser, Heister, Meisner, Reisner, Heidner, Heisler, Heiser, Heifner

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Where is the Heisner family from?

You can see how Heisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Heisner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heisner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heisner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisner. 31% of Heisner men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Heisner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heisner were Janitor and Typist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Superintendent
    5%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housemaid
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisner 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Heisner. 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 496 military records available for the last name Heisner. For the veterans among your Heisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heisner in 1957 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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