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Hesse Family History

Hesse Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Hess.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hesse family from?

You can see how Hesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Hesse families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hesse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hesse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesse 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 Hesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hesse. 79% of Hesse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hesse women worked as a House.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • House
    100%

What Hesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Hesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesse 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Hesse. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Hesse. For the veterans among your Hesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesse lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hesse in 1944 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesse 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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