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Hespelt Family History

Hespelt 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: Hessel, Haspel, Heupel, Herpel, Hessell, Hespe, Hempel, Heskett

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Where is the Hespelt family from?

You can see how Hespelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hespelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hespelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hespelt families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hespelt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hespelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hespelt 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 Hespelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hespelt. 100% of Hespelt women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hespelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Hespelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hespelt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hespelt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hespelt. For the veterans among your Hespelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hespelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hespelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hespelt in 1962 was 58, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hespelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hespelt 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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