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Hesslein Family History

Hesslein 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: Esswein, Hessler, Heslin, Hessen, Hertlein, Hessling, Herstein

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Where is the Hesslein family from?

You can see how Hesslein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesslein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesslein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hesslein families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesslein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hesslein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesslein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Hesslein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesslein 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Hesslein. 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 82 military records available for the last name Hesslein. For the veterans among your Hesslein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesslein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hesslein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hesslein in 1966 was 76, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesslein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesslein 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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