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Hesso Family History

Hesso 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: Hess, Besso, Hesson, Hesse, Tasso, Ness, Hees, Huss, Heino, Jesse

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Where is the Hesso family from?

You can see how Hesso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesso family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hesso family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesso's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hesso families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesso 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 78 census records available for the last name Hesso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesso 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hesso. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hesso. For the veterans among your Hesso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesso lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Hesso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hesso in 1979 was 35, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesso 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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