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Heslam Family History

Heslam Surname Meaning

see Haslam.

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


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Where is the Heslam family from?

You can see how Heslam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Heslam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Heslam families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Heslam's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heslam families in 1891.
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What did your Heslam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heslam. 84% of Heslam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

What Heslam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heslam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslam 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Heslam. 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 80 military records available for the last name Heslam. For the veterans among your Heslam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Heslam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heslam in 1964 was 92, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslam 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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