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Heyzer Family History

Heyzer 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: Heyer, Herzer, Heizer, Hetzer, Heyser, Helzer, Keyzer, Hyzer, Heyder

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Where is the Heyzer family from?

You can see how Heyzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heyzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Heyzer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heyzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heyzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyzer 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 153 census records available for the last name Heyzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyzer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Heyzer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Heyzer. For the veterans among your Heyzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyzer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Heyzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heyzer in 1970 was 74, and 56 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyzer 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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