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Hesselbacher Family History

Hesselbacher 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: Essenmacher, Hasselbach, Weilbacher, Perschbacher, Fehrenbacher

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Where is the Hesselbacher family from?

You can see how Hesselbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesselbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesselbacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hesselbacher families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hesselbacher's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Hesselbacher families in 1880.
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What did your Hesselbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesselbacher. 25% of Hesselbacher men worked as a Trucking.

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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

  • Trucking
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Bar Tender
    17%

What Hesselbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Hesselbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesselbacher 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Hesselbacher. 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 137 military records available for the last name Hesselbacher. For the veterans among your Hesselbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesselbacher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hesselbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hesselbacher in 1961 was 69, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesselbacher 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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