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Heusser Family History

Heusser Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Hauser.

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


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Where is the Heusser family from?

You can see how Heusser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heusser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heusser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Heusser families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heusser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heusser families in 1891.
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What did your Heusser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heusser. 45% of Heusser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Heusser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heusser were Barber and Secretary.

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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
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Barber
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Heusser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heusser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heusser 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Heusser. 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 693 military records available for the last name Heusser. For the veterans among your Heusser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heusser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heusser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heusser in 1955 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heusser 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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