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Hessenflow Family History

Hessenflow 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, Hessen, Hessell, Westenskow, Hassel, Kessel, Hensell, Bessent

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Where is the Hessenflow family from?

You can see how Hessenflow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessenflow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessenflow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Hessenflow families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hessenflow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hessenflow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessenflow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hessenflow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hessenflow. 37% of Hessenflow 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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Hessenflow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Hessenflow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessenflow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hessenflow. 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 111 military records available for the last name Hessenflow. For the veterans among your Hessenflow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessenflow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hessenflow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hessenflow in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessenflow 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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