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Heeseman Family History

Heeseman 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: Cheeseman, Hegeman, Hessman, Veeneman, Huseman, Houseman, Henneman

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Where is the Heeseman family from?

You can see how Heeseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heeseman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Heeseman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heeseman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heeseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heeseman 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 235 census records available for the last name Heeseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeseman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Heeseman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heeseman. For the veterans among your Heeseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeseman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Heeseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heeseman in 1970 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeseman 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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