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Heswell Family History

Heswell 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: Haswell, Hessell, Hewell, Oswell, Jewell, Gesell, Elwell, Hensell

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Where is the Heswell family from?

You can see how Heswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heswell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Heswell families living in Cheshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Heswell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Heswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Heswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heswell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heswell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heswell. For the veterans among your Heswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heswell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heswell

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