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Hessalgasser Family History

Hessalgasser 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: Elsasser, Hessler, Hesselgrave, Hessinger, Elsaesser, Messinger

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Where is the Hessalgasser family from?

You can see how Hessalgasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessalgasser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hessalgasser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessalgasser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hessalgasser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hessalgasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessalgasser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hessalgasser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hessalgasser. For the veterans among your Hessalgasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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