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Heustess Family History

Heustess Surname Meaning

Variant of Heustis.

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


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Where is the Heustess family from?

You can see how Heustess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heustess family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heustess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Heustess family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heustess's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Heustess families in 1851.
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What did your Heustess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heustess. 100% of Heustess men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heustess women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Heustess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Heustess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heustess 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Heustess. 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 138 military records available for the last name Heustess. For the veterans among your Heustess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heustess lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heustess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heustess in 1961 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heustess 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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