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Heslet Family History

Heslet 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: Hesley, Hesler, Heslep, Heller, Henley, Helle, Hemsley, Hosler

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Where is the Heslet family from?

You can see how Heslet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heslet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heslet family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heslet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heslet 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 Heslet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heslet. 20% of Heslet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Heslet women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Printer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Heslet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heslet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslet 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Heslet. 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 174 military records available for the last name Heslet. For the veterans among your Heslet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heslet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heslet in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heslet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslet 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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