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Heskett Family History

Heskett Surname Meaning

English (Cumberland and Lancashire): variant of Hesketh.

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


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Where is the Heskett family from?

You can see how Heskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Heskett families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heskett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heskett families in 1891.
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What did your Heskett 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 Heskett. 47% of Heskett men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Heskett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heskett were Colliery Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Grocers Shop Assistant
    14%
  • Colliery Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Heskett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Heskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heskett 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Heskett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heskett. For the veterans among your Heskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heskett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heskett in 1958 was 23, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heskett 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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