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Heskell Family History

Heskell 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: Haskell, Hessell, Heiskell, Gesell, Hensell, Hesketh, Hessel, Hassell

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Where is the Heskell family from?

You can see how Heskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heskell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heskell families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Heskell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Heskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heskell 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 Heskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heskell. 100% of Heskell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Heskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heskell 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Heskell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Heskell. For the veterans among your Heskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heskell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Heskell in 1966 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heskell 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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