This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hespelein family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hespelein Family History

Hespelein 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, Hertlein, Heinlein, Heberlein, Hesselink, Hesseltine, Esplin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hespelein family from?

You can see how Hespelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hespelein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hespelein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hespelein family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hespelein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hespelein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hespelein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Hespelein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Hespelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hespelein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hespelein

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Hespelein. 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.

View all Hespelein immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Hespelein. For the veterans among your Hespelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hespelein military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hespelein family history

Discover More

What is the average Hespelein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hespelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hespelein in 1965 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hespelein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hespelein 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hespelein family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial