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Heemsoth Family History

Heemsoth Surname 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: Heimsoth, Hemsath, Helseth, Heesch, Hemsworth, Hemesath, Bremseth

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Where is the Heemsoth family from?

You can see how Heemsoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heemsoth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heemsoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heemsoth families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heemsoth's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heemsoth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heemsoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Heemsoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemsoth 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Heemsoth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Heemsoth. For the veterans among your Heemsoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemsoth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heemsoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heemsoth in 1965 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heemsoth 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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