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Hessert Family History

Hessert Name Meaning

German: variant of Hesser

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


Similar surnames: Essert, Bessert, Gessert, Heser, Heiser, Hessell, Bossert, Reisert

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Where is the Hessert family from?

You can see how Hessert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hessert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hessert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hessert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hessert. 56% of Hessert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hessert women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    56%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hessert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessert 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Hessert. 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 839 military records available for the last name Hessert. For the veterans among your Hessert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hessert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hessert in 1959 was 60, and 74 in 2003.

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