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Heisel Family History

Heisel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Heiss.

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


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Where is the Heisel family from?

You can see how Heisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heisel family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Heisel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heisel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisel 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 Heisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisel. 24% of Heisel men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Heisel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heisel were Owner and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Owner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Typist
    12%

What Heisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisel 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Heisel. 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 Heisel. For the veterans among your Heisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Heisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heisel in 1951 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisel 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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