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Heslitt Family History

Heslitt 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: Nesbitt, Hewitt, Hewlett, Heslin, Haslett, Heslip, Heskett, Herritt

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Where is the Heslitt family from?

You can see how Heslitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heslitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heslitt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslitt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heslitt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Heslitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslitt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heslitt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Heslitt. For the veterans among your Heslitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslitt 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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