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Heischman Family History

Heischman 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: Heishman, Reischman, Herschman, Fischman, Reichman, Weichman

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Where is the Heischman family from?

You can see how Heischman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heischman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heischman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Heischman families living in Warwickshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Heischman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Heischman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heischman 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 Heischman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heischman. 20% of Heischman men worked as an Operator and 60% of Heischman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heischman were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Heischman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heischman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heischman 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Heischman. 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 164 military records available for the last name Heischman. For the veterans among your Heischman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heischman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heischman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heischman in 1957 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heischman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heischman 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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