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Hesselberger Family History

Hesselberger 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: Heidelberger, Eisenberger, Himmelberger, Herschberger, Weisenberger

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Where is the Hesselberger family from?

You can see how Hesselberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesselberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesselberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hesselberger family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesselberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hesselberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesselberger 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 Hesselberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hesselberger. 100% of Hesselberger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hesselberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Hesselberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesselberger 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hesselberger. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hesselberger. For the veterans among your Hesselberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesselberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Hesselberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hesselberger in 1965 was 85, and 84 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesselberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesselberger 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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