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Heskin Family History

Heskin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Haskin . Scandinavian: unexplained. English (Lancashire): habitational name from Heskin (Lancashire) possibly from Old Welsh hescenn ‘marsh bog’. The surname has probably sometimes been confused with Haskin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haskin, Heslin, Diskin, Heekin, Harkin, Meskin, Hoskin, Eskin, Hesson

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Where is the Heskin family from?

You can see how Heskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Heskin families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Heskin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heskin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heskin. 43% of Heskin men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Heskin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heskin were Farm Labor and Cook. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heskin 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Heskin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 180 military records available for the last name Heskin. For the veterans among your Heskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heskin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heskin in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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