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Heslink Family History

Heslink 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: Heslin, Helling, Helin, Herling, Heskin, Eslick, Heglin, Henline

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Where is the Heslink family from?

You can see how Heslink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heslink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Heslink families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Heslink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heslink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heslink 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 Heslink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heslink. 100% of Heslink men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heslink women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Heslink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Heslink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslink 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heslink. 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 14 military records available for the last name Heslink. For the veterans among your Heslink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslink lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Heslink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heslink in 1969 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heslink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslink 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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