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Hesp Family History

Hesp Surname Meaning

variant of Apps.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hesp family from?

You can see how Hesp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hesp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Hesp families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Hesp's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hesp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesp 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 Hesp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hesp. 25% of Hesp men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 76% of Hesp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesp were Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Shepherd
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hesp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesp 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Hesp. 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 381 military records available for the last name Hesp. For the veterans among your Hesp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hesp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hesp in 1963 was 82, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesp 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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