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Heusler Family History

Heusler 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: Hausler, Hessler, Hensler, Heisler, Heusser, Heuser, Hesler, Housler

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Where is the Heusler family from?

You can see how Heusler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heusler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heusler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heusler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 22% of all the recorded Heusler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heusler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heusler 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 Heusler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heusler. 25% of Heusler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heusler women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Heusler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Heusler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heusler 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Heusler. 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 523 military records available for the last name Heusler. For the veterans among your Heusler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heusler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heusler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heusler in 1963 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heusler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heusler 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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