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Hesche Family History

Hesche 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: Wesche, Esche, Heschke, Hesch, Hecht, Hosch, Esch, Hoeschen, Pesch

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Where is the Hesche family from?

You can see how Hesche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesche family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hesche families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Hesche's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hesche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesche 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 Hesche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesche. 100% of Hesche men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hesche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Hesche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesche 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Hesche. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hesche. For the veterans among your Hesche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hesche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hesche in 1966 was 54, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesche 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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