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Heithaus Family History

Heithaus 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: Holthaus, Steinhaus, Neuhaus, Leithauser, Reishus, Althaus, Niehaus

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Where is the Heithaus family from?

You can see how Heithaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heithaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heithaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heithaus families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heithaus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heithaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heithaus 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 Heithaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heithaus. 39% of Heithaus men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Heithaus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heithaus were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Heithaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Heithaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heithaus 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Heithaus. 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 148 military records available for the last name Heithaus. For the veterans among your Heithaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heithaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heithaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Heithaus in 1964 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heithaus 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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