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Heslep Family History

Heslep Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): variant of Heslop.

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


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Where is the Heslep family from?

You can see how Heslep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heslep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Heslep families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heslep's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heslep families in 1891.
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What did your Heslep ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heslep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslep 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Heslep. 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 Heslep. For the veterans among your Heslep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslep lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Heslep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heslep in 1960 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslep 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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