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Heskin Family History

Heskin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Haskin. Scandinavian: unexplained. English (Lancashire): habitational name from Heskin (Lancashire) possibly from Old Welsh hescenn ‘marsh bog’.

The surname has probably sometimes been confused with Haskin.

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


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Where is the Heskin family from?

You can see how Heskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Heskin families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Heskin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heskin families in 1891.
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What did your Heskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Smelter Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heskin. 50% of Heskin men worked as a Steel Smelter Heavy Worker and 73% of Heskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heskin were Cotton Spinner 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

  • Steel Smelter Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Cotton Spinner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    10%
  • Hospital Nurse
    10%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heskin 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Heskin. 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 180 military records available for the last name Heskin. For the veterans among your Heskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heskin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Heskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heskin in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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