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Heischmann Family History

Heischmann 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: Eschmann, Fleischmann, Frischmann, Deichmann, Heishman, Eichmann

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Where is the Heischmann family from?

You can see how Heischmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heischmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heischmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heischmann families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heischmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heischmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heischmann 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 105 census records available for the last name Heischmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heischmann 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Heischmann. 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 116 military records available for the last name Heischmann. For the veterans among your Heischmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heischmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Heischmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heischmann in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heischmann 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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