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Heslep Family History

Heslep Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): variant of Heslop .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heslop, Heslip, Haslip, Hesler, Estep, Tesler, Hessel, Healey

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Where is the Heslep family from?

You can see how Heslep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heslep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Heslep families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heslep's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heslep families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heslep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heslep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heslep. 20% of Heslep men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heslep women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heslep were Miner and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Merchant
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heslep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslep 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Heslep. 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 512 military records available for the last name Heslep. For the veterans among your Heslep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslep lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heslep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heslep in 1960 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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