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Heisz Family History

Heisz 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: Heiss, Weisz, Reisz, Heis, Heise, Heitz, Heinz, Heist, Geisz, Reis

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Where is the Heisz family from?

You can see how Heisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heisz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heisz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heisz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heisz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisz. 36% of Heisz men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Heisz women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    36%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Heisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisz 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Heisz. 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 145 military records available for the last name Heisz. For the veterans among your Heisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heisz in 1965 was 86, and 25 in 2003.

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