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Heselton Family History

Heselton Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Hazelton or Hazeltine.

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


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Where is the Heselton family from?

You can see how Heselton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heselton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heselton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Heselton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Heselton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heselton families in 1891.
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What did your Heselton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heselton. 60% of Heselton men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Heselton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heselton were Clerical Officer Civil Service (retired) and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerical Officer Civil Service (retired)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Help
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heselton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heselton 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Heselton. 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 683 military records available for the last name Heselton. For the veterans among your Heselton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heselton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heselton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heselton in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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