Hesley Family History

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Hesley Name Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places so called, in Cumbria and Nottinghamshire, from Old English hæsel ‘hazel’ (influenced by Old Norse hesli) + Old English leah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hemsley, Henley, Hensley, Heasley, Wesley, Chesley, Healey, Hedley

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Hesley Family Origin

Where is the Hesley family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Hesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesley families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hesley families living in Indiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hesley's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hesley families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Hesley Family Occupations

    What did your Hesley ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Hesley occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Hesley's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Hesley family was Laborer. Farmer, Keeping House and Glass Blower were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hesley.

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Keeping House

      12%

    • Glass Blower

      6%

    • Laborer

      6%

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

    Hesley Historical Records

    What Hesley family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Hesley

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Hesley. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hesley. For the veterans among your Hesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Hesley Life Expectancy

    What is the average Hesley lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hesley in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesley

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesley 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.

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