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Heslof Family History

Heslof 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: Heslop, Hyslop, Hesley, Helf, Heslin, Heston, Eklof, Teslow, Heslip

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Where is the Heslof family from?

You can see how Heslof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslof family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Heslof families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1911 there was 1 Heslof family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslof's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Heslof families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Heslof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslof 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Heslof. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heslof. For the veterans among your Heslof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslof lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslof 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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