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Heselwood Family History

Heselwood Surname Meaning

see Hazelwood.

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


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Where is the Heselwood family from?

You can see how Heselwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heselwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heselwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Heselwood families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Heselwood's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heselwood families in 1891.
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What did your Heselwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heselwood. 100% of Heselwood men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Heselwood 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Mender Textile
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heselwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heselwood 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Heselwood. 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 123 military records available for the last name Heselwood. For the veterans among your Heselwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heselwood lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Heselwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heselwood in 1967 was 67, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heselwood 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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