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Heiskari Family History

Heiskari 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: Heistand, Heidkamp, Heiser, Heimark, Heckard, Weikart, Cesari

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Where is the Heiskari family from?

You can see how Heiskari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiskari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heiskari families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heiskari's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heiskari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiskari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heiskari ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Heiskari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiskari 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Heiskari. 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 Heiskari. For the veterans among your Heiskari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiskari lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Heiskari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heiskari in 1967 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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