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Heishman Family History

Heishman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heischmann: habitational name for someone from a place called Heisch in Holstein.

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


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Where is the Heishman family from?

You can see how Heishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heishman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heishman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heishman families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heishman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Heishman families in 1891.
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What did your Heishman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heishman. 100% of Heishman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heishman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Heishman. 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 692 military records available for the last name Heishman. For the veterans among your Heishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heishman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Heishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heishman in 1951 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heishman 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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