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Heslor Family History

Heslor 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: Heslop, Hesler, Hector, Heller, Nestor, Hosler, Hasler, Hegler

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Where is the Heslor family from?

You can see how Heslor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heslor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heslor family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heslor's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heslor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heslor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heslor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heslor. 100% of Heslor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heslor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Heslor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslor 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heslor. 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 52 military records available for the last name Heslor. For the veterans among your Heslor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Heslor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heslor in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heslor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslor 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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