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Hesketh Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): habitational name from Hesketh (Lancashire) Hesketh Grange in Felixkirk (North Yorkshire) or Hesket in the Forest (Cumberland). The placenames derive from Old Norse hestr ‘horse stallion’ + skeith ‘course track race course’. The ancient Scandinavians were fond of horse-racing and horse-fighting and introduced both pastimes to England.

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


Similar surnames: Heskett, Nesseth, Helseth, Hassett, Greseth, Baskett, Hessey, Hereth

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Where is the Hesketh family from?

You can see how Hesketh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesketh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesketh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Hesketh families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hesketh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hesketh families in 1840.
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What did your Hesketh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesketh. 20% of Hesketh men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Hesketh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesketh were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Hesketh. For the veterans among your Hesketh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesketh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hesketh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hesketh in 1957 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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