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Hesselnberg Family History

Hesselnberg 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: Essenburg, Eisenberg, Wesenberg, Heidelberg, Wassenberg, Westenberg

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Where is the Hesselnberg family from?

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

What did your Hesselnberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hesselnberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hesselnberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesselnberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hesselnberg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hesselnberg. For the veterans among your Hesselnberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesselnberg lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Hesselnberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hesselnberg in 1993 was 57, and 79 in 2003.

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