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Hesby Family History

Hesby 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: Hemby, Husby, Nesby, Wesby, Henry, Hey, Westby, Hubby, Mosby, Espy

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Where is the Hesby family from?

You can see how Hesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hesby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hesby families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hesby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hesby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesby 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 Hesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hesby. 100% of Hesby men worked as a General Labourer.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Hesby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesby 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Hesby. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hesby. For the veterans among your Hesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hesby in 1962 was 29, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesby 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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