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Hesek Family History

Hesek 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: Herek, Hasek, Pesek, Heser, Hosek, Heck, Hase, Hose, Hees, Petek

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Where is the Hesek family from?

You can see how Hesek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hesek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hesek families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hesek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hesek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hesek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Hesek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesek 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Hesek. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hesek. For the veterans among your Hesek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hesek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hesek in 1966 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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