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Heesing Family History

Heesing Surname 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: Helsing, Hoesing, Hessing, Herring, Helling, Henning, Teeling

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Where is the Heesing family from?

You can see how Heesing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heesing family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Heesing family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heesing's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heesing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heesing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Heesing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heesing 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heesing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Heesing lifespan?

Average Heesing life expectancy in 2004 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heesing 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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