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Hesmondalgh Family History

Hesmondalgh 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: Desmond, Esmond, Sondag, Hemond, Gerondale, Hessong, Heinbaugh

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Where is the Hesmondalgh family from?

You can see how Hesmondalgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesmondalgh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hesmondalgh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesmondalgh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hesmondalgh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Hesmondalgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesmondalgh 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 Hesmondalgh. 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 military records available for the last name Hesmondalgh. For the veterans among your Hesmondalgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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