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Hession Name Meaning

Irish (Galway and Mayo): variant of Hesson .

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


Similar surnames: Henson, Heslin, Hewson, Hasson, Nesson, Heskin, Husson, Tessin

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Where is the Hession family from?

You can see how Hession families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hession family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hession families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hession families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hession's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hession families in 1911.
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What did your Hession ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hession. 72% of Hession men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Engineer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hession. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hession 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hession. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hession. For the veterans among your Hession ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hession lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hession life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hession in 1954 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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