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Heisser Family Origin

Where is the Heisser family from?

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    You can see how Heisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heisser families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Heisser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heisser's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heisser families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Heisser Family Occupations

    What did your Heisser ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Heisser occupation in the USA was Farmer. 20% of Heisser's were Farmers. Farmer, Blacksmith and Broom Mkr were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Heisser. A less common occupation for the Heisser family was Butcher.

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    • Farmer

      20%

    • Blacksmith

      7%

    • Broom Mkr

      7%

    • Butcher

      7%

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

    Heisser Historical Records

    What Heisser family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Heisser

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Heisser. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heisser. For the veterans among your Heisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Heisser Life Expectancy

    What is the average Heisser lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heisser in 1963 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heisser

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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