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Heslen Family History

Heslen 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: Hellen, Hesley, Heslin, Hessen, Hesler, Heslep, Heller, Heiden

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Where is the Heslen family from?

You can see how Heslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heslen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heslen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Heslen families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Heslen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heslen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heslen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heslen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heslen. 50% of Heslen men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Heslen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Heslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heslen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Heslen. 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 96 military records available for the last name Heslen. For the veterans among your Heslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heslen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Heslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heslen in 1965 was 75, and 58 in 2000.

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