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Heslam Family History

Heslam Name Meaning

see Haslam .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Haslam, Helm, Hallam, Elam, Islam, Hellem, Hesley, Heslin, Kellam

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Where is the Heslam family from?

You can see how Heslam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Heslam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Heslam families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Heslam's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Heslam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heslam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heslam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Key Punch Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heslam. 100% of Heslam women worked as a Key Punch 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Key Punch Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heslam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslam 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Heslam. 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 80 military records available for the last name Heslam. For the veterans among your Heslam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslam lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Heslam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heslam in 1964 was 92, and 83 in 1999.

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