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Hessian Family History

Hessian Surname Meaning

from Ó hOisín see Hession.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hessian family from?

You can see how Hessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Hessian families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hessian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hessian families in 1891.
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What did your Hessian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hessian. 100% of Hessian men worked as a Coal Hewer Below and 100% of Hessian 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hessian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessian 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Hessian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hessian. For the veterans among your Hessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hessian in 1956 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hessian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessian 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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