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Hessenger Family History

Hessenger 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: Messenger, Hessinger, Messinger, Hassinger, Bessinger, Heisinger

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Where is the Hessenger family from?

You can see how Hessenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessenger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hessenger families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hessenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hessenger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Hessenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessenger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hessenger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hessenger. For the veterans among your Hessenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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