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Hesington Family History

Hesington 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: Henington, Herington, Hoisington, Heffington, Herrington, Bevington

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Where is the Hesington family from?

You can see how Hesington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hesington families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesington's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hesington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Hesington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hesington. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hesington. For the veterans among your Hesington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesington lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1999, in the United States, Hesington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hesington in 1952 was 52, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesington 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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