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Hessell Family History

Hessell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hazel. Altered form of German Hessel.

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


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Where is the Hessell family from?

You can see how Hessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Hessell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hessell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hessell families in 1891.
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What did your Hessell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hessell. 100% of Hessell 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 Hessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessell 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Hessell. 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 395 military records available for the last name Hessell. For the veterans among your Hessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hessell in 1967 was 62, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hessell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessell 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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