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Hesford Family History

Hesford Surname Meaning

Unexplained; apparently a locative name but if so the place has not been identified.

It is possibly to be linked with Hazelford in Hathersage (Derbys) whose name is self-explanatory.

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


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Where is the Hesford family from?

You can see how Hesford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 410 Hesford families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hesford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hesford families in 1891.
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What did your Hesford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hesford. 56% of Hesford men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Hesford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesford were Painter paper Hanger and Cotton Weaver.

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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
    56%
  • Railway Clerk
    23%
  • Painter paper Hanger
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hesford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesford 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Hesford. 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 512 military records available for the last name Hesford. For the veterans among your Hesford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hesford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hesford in 1962 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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