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Heistman Family History

Heistman 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, Heidtman, Heitman, Hetman, Reitman, Heistand, Reisman

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Where is the Heistman family from?

You can see how Heistman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heistman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heistman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Heistman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heistman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heistman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Heistman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heistman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Heistman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Heistman. For the veterans among your Heistman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heistman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heistman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heistman in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heistman 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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