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Heselden Family History

Heselden Surname Meaning

see Hazeldine.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heselden family from?

You can see how Heselden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heselden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heselden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heselden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Heselden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heselden families in 1891.
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What did your Heselden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heselden. 50% of Heselden men worked as a Plasterer and 85% of Heselden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heselden were Carpenter and Nursey Hand.

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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 1939

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Plasterer (building)
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Nursey Hand
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heselden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heselden 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Heselden. 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 139 military records available for the last name Heselden. For the veterans among your Heselden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heselden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Heselden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heselden in 1966 was 86, and 72 in 1996.

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