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Hessong Name Meaning

Americanized form of German (of French origin) Hussong .

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


Similar surnames: Hissong, Hessing, Herson, Esson, Hassing, Jessen, Hussong, Lessing

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Where is the Hessong family from?

You can see how Hessong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessong family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hessong families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessong's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hessong families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hessong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hessong. 44% of Hessong men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hessong women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hessong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessong 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hessong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 227 military records available for the last name Hessong. For the veterans among your Hessong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessong lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hessong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hessong in 1963 was 64, and 96 in 2004.

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