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Heslyn Family History

Heslyn 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, Healy, Hellen, Hoesly, Hesley, Heskin, Hessen, Heelan

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Where is the Heslyn family from?

You can see how Heslyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslyn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Heslyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heslyn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Heslyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslyn 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 Heslyn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heslyn. For the veterans among your Heslyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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