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Hesco Family History

Hesco 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: Esco, Vesco, Besco, Hesch, Heck, Vasco, Heino, Mosco, Bosco, Hosch

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Where is the Hesco family from?

You can see how Hesco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hesco family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hesco's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hesco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesco 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 100 census records available for the last name Hesco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesco 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hesco. 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 63 military records available for the last name Hesco. For the veterans among your Hesco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesco lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hesco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hesco in 1972 was 87, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesco 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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