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Hessch Family History

Hessch 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: Heesch, Hersch, Hensch, Hesch, Hirsch, Huebsch, Hosch, Rensch, Esch

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Where is the Hessch family from?

You can see how Hessch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hessch families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hessch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hessch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hessch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessch 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hessch. 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 Hessch. For the veterans among your Hessch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessch 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hessch

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