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Hessling Family History

Hessling Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from Hesslingen near Rinteln. variant of Hessing.

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


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Where is the Hessling family from?

You can see how Hessling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hessling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hessling families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hessling's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hessling families in 1891.
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What did your Hessling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hessling. 100% of Hessling 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hessling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessling 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Hessling. 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 457 military records available for the last name Hessling. For the veterans among your Hessling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessling lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hessling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hessling in 1950 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hessling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessling 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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