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Hesnault Family History

Hesnault 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: Henault, Denault, Chenault, Lescault, Renault, Chennault, Arsenault

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Where is the Hesnault family from?

You can see how Hesnault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesnault family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesnault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hesnault families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hesnault's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hesnault families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesnault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hesnault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesnault. 60% of Hesnault men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Partner
    40%

What Hesnault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Hesnault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesnault 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hesnault. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hesnault. For the veterans among your Hesnault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesnault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hesnault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hesnault in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesnault 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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