Hessek Family History

Hessek Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hessel, Hessen, Hessey, Hesser, Hesse, Messer, Hussey, Hassel, Kessel, Jesse

365 record(s) for Hessek

149	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
57	Military Records
35	Immigration Records
97	Census and Voter Lists
27	Member Trees

Where is the Hessek family from?

You can see how Hessek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hessek families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hessek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hessek families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hessek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hessek.

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

Clerk

100%

What Hessek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hessek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Hessek. 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.

Military Records

There are 57 military records available for the last name Hessek. For the veterans among your Hessek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Hessek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hessek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hessek in 1965 was 85, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.