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Haessig Family History

Haessig Surname Meaning

German (Hässig): habitational name for someone from the territory of Hesse from the adjectival form of its German name (see Hessen).

It is derived from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hadu ‘strife’ or from a pet form of Hermann or Heinrich.

The name can also be an unflattering nickname from Middle High German hazzec hezzec ‘hostile malevolent’.

Additionally, it is important to compare it with Hassig.

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


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Where is the Haessig family from?

You can see how Haessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haessig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haessig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Haessig families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haessig's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Haessig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haessig 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 Haessig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haessig. 30% of Haessig men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Haessig women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haessig were Attendant and School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Fence
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • School Teacher
    25%

What Haessig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haessig 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Haessig. 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 111 military records available for the last name Haessig. For the veterans among your Haessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haessig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Haessig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Haessig in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haessig 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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