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Heiselmann Family History

Heiselmann Name 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: Heilmann, Wesselmann, Heidemann, Heinemann, Heiserman, Eisenmann

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Where is the Heiselmann family from?

You can see how Heiselmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiselmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heiselmann families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heiselmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heiselmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiselmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heiselmann ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heiselmann ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Heiselmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiselmann 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heiselmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Heiselmann. For the veterans among your Heiselmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiselmann lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Heiselmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heiselmann in 1947 was 72, and 66 in 2002.

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