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Hieskell Family History

Hieskell 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: Haskell, Miskell, Hessell, Heiskell, Isbell, Gesell, Giesel, Bissell

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Where is the Hieskell family from?

You can see how Hieskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieskell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hieskell families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hieskell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hieskell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieskell 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 103 census records available for the last name Hieskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieskell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hieskell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hieskell. For the veterans among your Hieskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieskell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Hieskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hieskell in 1980 was 56, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hieskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieskell 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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