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Hesch Family History

Hesch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heesch or Hösch (see Hosch).

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


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Where is the Hesch family from?

You can see how Hesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hesch families living in Staffordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hesch's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hesch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesch 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 Hesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesch. 18% of Hesch men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Hesch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesch were Foreman and Nurse.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%

What Hesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesch 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Hesch. 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 843 military records available for the last name Hesch. For the veterans among your Hesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hesch in 1955 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesch 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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