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Heisey Family History

Heisey Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Heise written thus to preserve the second syllable.

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


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Where is the Heisey family from?

You can see how Heisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heisey families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heisey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heisey families in 1891.
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What did your Heisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisey. 18% of Heisey men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Heisey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heisey were Farm Laborer and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Heisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisey 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Heisey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heisey. For the veterans among your Heisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heisey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heisey in 1962 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisey 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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