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Hessell Family History

Hessell Name Meaning

English: variant of Hazel . Altered form of German Hessel .

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


Similar surnames: Hessel, Kessell, Wessell, Cassell, Gessel, Jessel, Fussell, Russell

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Where is the Hessell family from?

You can see how Hessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hessell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hessell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hessell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hessell. 23% of Hessell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hessell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hessell were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    23%
  • Plumber
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessell 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Hessell. 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 395 military records available for the last name Hessell. For the veterans among your Hessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hessell in 1967 was 62, and 38 in 2004.

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