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Hesgard Family History

Hesgard 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: Haggard, Legard, Lessard, Westgard, Newgard, Hoggard, Huggard, Heard

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Where is the Hesgard family from?

You can see how Hesgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hesgard families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hesgard's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Hesgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesgard 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 Hesgard ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Hesgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Hesgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesgard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hesgard. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hesgard. For the veterans among your Hesgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hesgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hesgard in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesgard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesgard 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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