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Hese Family History

Hese 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: Hase, Hose, Hee, Huse, Hess, Hege, Heese, Nese, Heye, Heise

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Where is the Hese family from?

You can see how Hese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hese family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hese families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hese families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hese 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 Hese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hese. 25% of Hese men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hese were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Hese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hese 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Hese. 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 Hese. For the veterans among your Hese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hese lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Hese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hese in 1968 was 62, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hese 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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