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Heslan Family History

Heslan 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: Heslin, Heelan, Herlan, Healan, Hasan, Hetman, Helin, Hassan, Helland

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Where is the Heslan family from?

You can see how Heslan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heslan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Heslan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Heslan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heslan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Heslan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslan 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Heslan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Heslan. For the veterans among your Heslan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Heslan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heslan in 1979 was 64, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslan 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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