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Heskes Family History

Heskes 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: Heikes, Henkes, Hees, Hermes, Hiskey, Hesketh, Berkes, Hessel, Eakes

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Where is the Heskes family from?

You can see how Heskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heskes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heskes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Heskes families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heskes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heskes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Heskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heskes 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Heskes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Heskes. For the veterans among your Heskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heskes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Heskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heskes in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heskes 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.

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