This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heizman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heizman Family History

Heizman 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: Heiman, Heilman, Heitman, Heinzman, Heitzman, Krizman, Herdman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heizman family from?

You can see how Heizman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heizman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heizman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Heizman families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heizman's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Heizman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heizman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Heizman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heizman. 34% of Heizman men worked as a Retired and 43% of Heizman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heizman were Carpenter and Maid.

View Census Data for Heizman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Heizman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heizman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heizman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heizman

Passenger Lists

There are 228 immigration records available for the last name Heizman. 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.

View all Heizman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 233 military records available for the last name Heizman. For the veterans among your Heizman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heizman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heizman family history

Discover More

What is the average Heizman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heizman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heizman in 1963 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heizman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heizman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heizman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial