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Hessberg Family History

Hessberg 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: Heiberg, Helberg, Westberg, Hellberg, Hessler, Mossberg, Herzberg

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Where is the Hessberg family from?

You can see how Hessberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Hessberg families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hessberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hessberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hessberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Broker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Hessberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessberg 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Hessberg. 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 406 military records available for the last name Hessberg. For the veterans among your Hessberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hessberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hessberg in 1958 was 83, and 98 in 2003.

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