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Hessburg Family History

Hessburg 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: Remsburg, Mossburg, Heiberg, Helberg, Ramsburg, Westbury, Westberg

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Where is the Hessburg family from?

You can see how Hessburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hessburg families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hessburg's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hessburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessburg 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 Hessburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerical Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hessburg. 100% of Hessburg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hessburg women worked as a Clerical Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Worker
    100%

What Hessburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Hessburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessburg 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hessburg. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hessburg. For the veterans among your Hessburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessburg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Hessburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hessburg in 1977 was 86, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hessburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessburg 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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