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Hessing Family History

Hessing Name Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Hess 3 or a habitational name from a farmhouse so called once inhabited by a certain Hesso and his kin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hessong, Hassing, Hissong, Herring, Messing, Hansing, Henning

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Where is the Hessing family from?

You can see how Hessing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hessing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hessing family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hessing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessing 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 Hessing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hessing. 26% of Hessing men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hessing women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hessing were Clerk and Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hessing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessing 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Hessing. 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 431 military records available for the last name Hessing. For the veterans among your Hessing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessing lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hessing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hessing in 1955 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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