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Heschl Family History

Heschl 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: Hesch, Hecht, Hehl, Hosch, Esch, Hessel, Pesch, Tesch, Heesch, Hersch

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Where is the Heschl family from?

You can see how Heschl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heschl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heschl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heschl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heschl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heschl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Heschl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heschl 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Heschl. 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 18 military records available for the last name Heschl. For the veterans among your Heschl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heschl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heschl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heschl in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heschl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heschl 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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