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Hessan Family History

Hessan Surname Meaning

see Hassan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hessan family from?

You can see how Hessan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hessan family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hessan families in 1911.
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What did your Hessan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hessan. 43% of Hessan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Hessan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Hessan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessan 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Hessan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hessan. For the veterans among your Hessan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Hessan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hessan in 1982 was 64, and 74 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hessan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessan 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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