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Hessbacher Family History

Hessbacher 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: Herscher, Mosbacher, Weilbacher, Hornbacher, Erbacher, Hubacher

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Where is the Hessbacher family from?

You can see how Hessbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hessbacher families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hessbacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hessbacher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hessbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessbacher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hessbacher. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hessbacher. For the veterans among your Hessbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessbacher lifespan?

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