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Heslop Family History

Heslop Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hislop.

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


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Where is the Heslop family from?

You can see how Heslop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslop family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heslop families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,025 Heslop families living in Durham. This was about 37% of all the recorded Heslop's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heslop families in 1891.
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What did your Heslop ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heslop. 13% of Heslop men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Heslop women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heslop were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Heslop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslop 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Heslop. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heslop. For the veterans among your Heslop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslop lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Heslop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heslop in 1952 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslop 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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