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Heslip Family History

Heslip Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Heslop. In this form the name is found mainly in Northern Ireland (Down).

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


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Where is the Heslip family from?

You can see how Heslip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heslip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heslip families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heslip's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heslip families in 1891.
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What did your Heslip ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heslip. 100% of Heslip 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Heslip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslip 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Heslip. 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 542 military records available for the last name Heslip. For the veterans among your Heslip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslip lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heslip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heslip in 1963 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heslip

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heslip 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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