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Heusner Family History

Heusner 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: Heussner, Hausner, Heusser, Heuser, Heisner, Reisner, Reusser, Henner

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Where is the Heusner family from?

You can see how Heusner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heusner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heusner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heusner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heusner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Heusner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heusner 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 Heusner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heusner. 34% of Heusner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Executive
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Dept Manager
    17%

What Heusner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heusner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heusner 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Heusner. 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 728 military records available for the last name Heusner. For the veterans among your Heusner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heusner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Heusner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heusner in 1944 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heusner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heusner 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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