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Heis Family History

Heis Name Meaning

South German (Bavaria and Swabia): from a short form of the personal name Matheis (see Matthias ). North German: variant of Heise .

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


Similar surnames: Heiss, Heil, Reis, Meis, Hess, Heims, Hees, Heise, Hein, Heit

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Where is the Heis family from?

You can see how Heis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Heis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heis 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 Heis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heis. 22% of Heis men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Heis women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heis were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heis 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Heis. 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 946 military records available for the last name Heis. For the veterans among your Heis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heis in 1961 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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