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Heitsmith Family History

Heitsmith 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: Reinsmith, Highsmith, Nesmith, Naismith, Heimsoth, De Smith, Nessmith

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Where is the Heitsmith family from?

You can see how Heitsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heitsmith family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heitsmith's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Heitsmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitsmith 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 Heitsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Orderly was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heitsmith. 100% of Heitsmith men worked as an Orderly.

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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

  • Orderly
    100%

What Heitsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Heitsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitsmith 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Heitsmith. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heitsmith. For the veterans among your Heitsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitsmith lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Heitsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heitsmith in 1972 was 73, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heitsmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitsmith 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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