Hessian Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hessian Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hessian family

Profession Census Frequency
School 3
Tranfoundet Shut Mill 2
Assisting In Business 1
Assisting In The Business 1
Brickcayers Labourer 1
Hotel Keeper 1
Assists In Above 1
Asylum Attendant 1
Cotton 1
Cotton Cardroom Hand 1
Cotton Ring Frame 1
Draper Assistant 1
Fireman Marine 1
Fish Salesman 1
Formerly General Servant 1
Labourer 1
Off-lincense Holder 1
Portmantues Maker 1
Sawyer 1
Stone Quarry 1
Tailor Maker 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1
Housekeeper 1
Warehouse Man (wire Trade) 1
General Labourer 1

Hessian Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Husson 57% 1,823
2 Hassan 71% 993
3 Hasson 57% 698
4 Hession 86% 611
5 Hessian 100% 422
6 Hesson 71% 393
7 Hoseason 38% 240
8 Hassen 57% 116

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The surname Hessian is the 5th most popular variant of Husson.

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