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Hesia Family History

Hesia Name 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: Hevia, Hsia, Melia, Helin, Heim, Testa, Hess, Lesiak, Heit, Cesa

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Where is the Hesia family from?

You can see how Hesia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hesia families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesia's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Hesia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hesia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesia. 100% of Hesia men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Hesia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesia 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hesia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Hesia. For the veterans among your Hesia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hesia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hesia in 1966 was 53, and 59 in 2000.

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