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Hesselden Family History

Hesselden Surname Meaning

see Hazeldine.

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


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Where is the Hesselden family from?

You can see how Hesselden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesselden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesselden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Hesselden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 99% of all the recorded Hesselden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hesselden families in 1891.
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What did your Hesselden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hesselden. 90% of Hesselden 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
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hesselden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesselden 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Hesselden. 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 138 military records available for the last name Hesselden. For the veterans among your Hesselden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesselden lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Hesselden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hesselden in 1976 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesselden 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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