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Hessberger Family History

Hessberger 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: Weisberger, Heuberger, Hemberger, Rensberger, Herberger, Herzberger

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Where is the Hessberger family from?

You can see how Hessberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Hessberger families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hessberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hessberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessberger 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 Hessberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hessberger. 100% of Hessberger 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
    100%

What Hessberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Hessberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessberger 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Hessberger. 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 142 military records available for the last name Hessberger. For the veterans among your Hessberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessberger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Hessberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hessberger in 1960 was 47, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessberger 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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