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Hesebeck Family History

Hesebeck 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: Herbeck, Seebeck, Kennebeck, Lembeck, Westerbeck, Feeback, Lebeck

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Where is the Hesebeck family from?

You can see how Hesebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesebeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hesebeck families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hesebeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hesebeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesebeck 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 Hesebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesebeck. 43% of Hesebeck men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Hesebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Hesebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesebeck 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Hesebeck. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hesebeck. For the veterans among your Hesebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesebeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hesebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hesebeck in 1963 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesebeck 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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