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Hesner Family History

Hesner 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: Henner, Hester, Hosner, Hegner, Lesner, Resner, Hesser, Heser, Hefner

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Where is the Hesner family from?

You can see how Hesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Hesner families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hesner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hesner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesner 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 Hesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesner. 27% of Hesner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Steam Fitter
    14%

What Hesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesner 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Hesner. 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 192 military records available for the last name Hesner. For the veterans among your Hesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hesner in 1970 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesner 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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