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Heischmidt Family History

Heischmidt 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: Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Kleinschmidt, Eischeid, Scheidt, Hammerschmidt

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Where is the Heischmidt family from?

You can see how Heischmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heischmidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heischmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heischmidt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heischmidt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heischmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heischmidt 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 Heischmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heischmidt. 100% of Heischmidt men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Heischmidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Heischmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heischmidt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heischmidt. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heischmidt. For the veterans among your Heischmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heischmidt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Heischmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heischmidt in 1974 was 75, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heischmidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heischmidt 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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