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Hessefort Family History

Hessefort 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: Hessert, Dessert, Hereford, Hesser, Gessert, Bessert, Essert, Messer

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Where is the Hessefort family from?

You can see how Hessefort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessefort family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hessefort family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessefort's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hessefort families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessefort 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 Hessefort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hessefort. 100% of Hessefort men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hessefort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Hessefort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessefort 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hessefort. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hessefort. For the veterans among your Hessefort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessefort lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hessefort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hessefort in 1957 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessefort 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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