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Hesselgrave Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Hazel Grove in Greater Manchester (recorded in 1690 as Hesselgrove), which is named from Old English hæsel ‘hazel(tree)’ + graf ‘grove’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Seagrave, Belgrave, Snellgrove, Hargrave, Wesselmann, Vessell, Hessel

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Hesselgrave Family Origin

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Hesselgrave Family Occupations

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    20%

  • Cart Driver

    20%

  • Collector Of Ferry Tolls (Dock)

    20%

  • Confectioner

    20%

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Hesselgrave family was Confectioner. Agricultural Labourer, Cart Driver and Collector Of Ferry Tolls (Dock) were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hesselgrave. The most common Hesselgrave occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 20% of Hesselgrave's were Agricultural Labourers.

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Hesselgrave Historical Records

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Hesselgrave Life Expectancy

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