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Heiers Family History

Heiers 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: Heier, Hiers, Meiers, Weiers, Hees, Heiberg, Heyer, Evers, Geier

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Where is the Heiers family from?

You can see how Heiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heiers families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heiers's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heiers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiers 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 50 census records available for the last name Heiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiers 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heiers. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heiers. For the veterans among your Heiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Heiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heiers in 1971 was 73, and 57 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiers 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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