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Heseman Family History

Heseman 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: Hegeman, Hessman, Huseman, Leseman, Hedeman, Haseman, Weseman

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Where is the Heseman family from?

You can see how Heseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heseman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Heseman families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Heseman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heseman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heseman 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 Heseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heseman. 53% of Heseman men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Heseman women worked as a House Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heseman were Janitor and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Girl
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Heseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heseman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Heseman. 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 126 military records available for the last name Heseman. For the veterans among your Heseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heseman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Heseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Heseman in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heseman 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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