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Heslewood Family History

Heslewood Surname Meaning

see Hazelwood.

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


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Where is the Heslewood family from?

You can see how Heslewood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslewood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Heslewood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Heslewood families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Heslewood's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heslewood families in 1891.
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What did your Heslewood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heslewood. 88% of Heslewood 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
    88%
  • Civil Nursing Service
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heslewood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslewood 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Heslewood. 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 63 military records available for the last name Heslewood. For the veterans among your Heslewood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslewood lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Heslewood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heslewood in 1974 was 68, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslewood 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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