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Hessels Family History

Hessels 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: Hessel, Hessell, Wessels, Vessels, Hassel, Kessel, Hensell, Ressel

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Where is the Hessels family from?

You can see how Hessels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hessels families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hessels families living in New York. This was about 87% of all the recorded Hessels's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hessels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessels 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 Hessels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hessels. 100% of Hessels 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%

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Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Hessels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessels 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Hessels. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hessels. For the veterans among your Hessels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hessels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hessels in 1965 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessels 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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