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Hession Family History

Hession Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway and Mayo): variant of Hesson.

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


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Where is the Hession family from?

You can see how Hession families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hession family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hession families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 71 Hession families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hession's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hession families in 1891.
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What did your Hession ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hession. 24% of Hession men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Hession women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hession were Barman and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer Tube Wo
    15%
  • Barman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hession. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hession 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hession. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hession. For the veterans among your Hession ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hession lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hession life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hession in 1954 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hession

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hession 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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