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Hessall Family History

Hessall 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: Hessell, Hassall, Kelsall, Hensell, Hessel, Westall, Hassell, Edsall

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Where is the Hessall family from?

You can see how Hessall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Hessall families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Hessall family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessall's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hessall families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Hessall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hessall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hessall. For the veterans among your Hessall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessall 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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