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Heist Family History

Heist Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Hamburg.

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


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Where is the Heist family from?

You can see how Heist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 193 Heist families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Heist's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heist families in 1891.
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What did your Heist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shuttle Maker Cotton Loom and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heist. 100% of Heist men worked as a Shuttle Maker Cotton Loom and 100% of Heist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shuttle Maker Cotton Loom
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Heist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heist 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Heist. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heist. For the veterans among your Heist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heist lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Heist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Heist in 1946 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heist 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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