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Hessian Name Meaning

from Ó hOisín see Hession .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Hessman, Hession, Hassan, Hassman, Messman, Tessin, Russian, Heskin

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Where is the Hessian family from?

You can see how Hessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hessian families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hessian's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hessian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hessian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hessian. 27% of Hessian men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hessian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hessian were Lawyer and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Office Clerk
    11%
  • Lawyer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessian 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Hessian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hessian. For the veterans among your Hessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hessian in 1956 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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