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Hessie Family History

Hessie 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: Jessie, Hesse, Jesse, Leslie, Haessig, Hessel, Hess, Hasse, Tessin

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Where is the Hessie family from?

You can see how Hessie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hessie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hessie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hessie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessie 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 Hessie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hessie. 50% of Hessie 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Hessie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Hessie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessie 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Hessie. 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 161 military records available for the last name Hessie. For the veterans among your Hessie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Hessie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hessie in 1972 was 75, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hessie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessie 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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