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Hessemer Family History

Hessemer 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: Gensemer, Hessler, Messmer, Tessmer, Besemer, Hesser, Wesseler

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Where is the Hessemer family from?

You can see how Hessemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hessemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hessemer families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hessemer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hessemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessemer 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 462 census records available for the last name Hessemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessemer 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Hessemer. 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 315 military records available for the last name Hessemer. For the veterans among your Hessemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessemer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hessemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hessemer in 1964 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessemer 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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