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Heslien Family History

Heslien 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: Heslin, Helin, Leslie, Heien, Holien, Hellen, Hesley, Heskin, Helie

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Where is the Heslien family from?

You can see how Heslien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heslien families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heslien families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heslien families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Heslien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslien 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heslien. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heslien. For the veterans among your Heslien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Heslien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heslien in 1967 was 43, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslien 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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