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Hesslin Family History

Hesslin 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: Heslin, Hessling, Henslin, Helin, Tessin, Hessler, Heskin, Hessman

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Where is the Hesslin family from?

You can see how Hesslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesslin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hesslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Hesslin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hesslin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hesslin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Hesslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesslin 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hesslin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hesslin. For the veterans among your Hesslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesslin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Hesslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hesslin in 1966 was 85, and 98 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesslin 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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