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Heiser Family History

Heiser Surname Meaning

South German:: variant of Häuser (see Hauser) or Heuser. This surname (possibly also in the sense 2 below) is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Nickname for a person with a rasping voice from Middle High German heiser ‘hoarse’. Compare Heisser.

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


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Where is the Heiser family from?

You can see how Heiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Heiser families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Heiser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heiser families in 1891.
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What did your Heiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heiser. 100% of Heiser men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Heiser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Heiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiser 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Heiser. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Heiser. For the veterans among your Heiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiser lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Heiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heiser in 1941 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiser 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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