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Hebson Family History

Hebson Surname Meaning

English (Cumbria): patronymic meaning ‘son of Hebb’.

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


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Where is the Hebson family from?

You can see how Hebson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hebson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hebson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Hebson families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hebson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hebson families in 1891.
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What did your Hebson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hebson. 17% of Hebson men worked as a Baker and 73% of Hebson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hebson were Horseman and Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker
    17%
  • Cowman
    17%
  • General Lab Unemployed
    17%
  • Horseman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hebson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hebson 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Hebson. 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 302 military records available for the last name Hebson. For the veterans among your Hebson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hebson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hebson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hebson in 1963 was 75, and 47 in 2004.

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