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Heize Family History

Heize 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: Heide, Heike, Heizer, Henze, Heise, Heine, Heinze, Heiden, Helle

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Where is the Heize family from?

You can see how Heize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heize family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heize families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heize families living in New Jersey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Heize's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heize families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heize 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 Heize ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heize. 100% of Heize men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

What Heize family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Heize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heize 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Heize. 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 26 military records available for the last name Heize. For the veterans among your Heize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heize lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Heize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heize in 1978 was 70, and 75 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heize 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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