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Hesky Family History

Hesky 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: Lesky, Husky, Chesky, Henry, Heck, Hey, Espy, Hasty, Hendy, Hiskey

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Where is the Hesky family from?

You can see how Hesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hesky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesky 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 Hesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesky. 50% of Hesky men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Houseman
    50%

What Hesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Hesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesky 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Hesky. 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 265 military records available for the last name Hesky. For the veterans among your Hesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hesky in 1966 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesky 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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