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Hesilton Family History

Hesilton 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: Heselton, Hilton, Hamilton, Helton, Heston, Hoselton, Haselton

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Where is the Hesilton family from?

You can see how Hesilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesilton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hesilton families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesilton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hesilton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Hesilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesilton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hesilton. 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 military records available for the last name Hesilton. For the veterans among your Hesilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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