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Hespen Family History

Hespen 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: Hessen, Hempen, Hespe, Heiden, Herren, Hedden, Hasten, Westen, Heien

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Where is the Hespen family from?

You can see how Hespen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hespen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hespen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hespen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hespen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hespen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hespen 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 Hespen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hespen. 37% of Hespen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hespen women worked as a File 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Glazer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Hespen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Hespen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hespen 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hespen. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hespen. For the veterans among your Hespen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hespen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hespen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hespen in 1963 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hespen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hespen 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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