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Hesemann Family History

Hesemann 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: Wesemann, Hegemann, Hasemann, Heilmann, Hegeman, Rosemann, Hagemann

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Where is the Hesemann family from?

You can see how Hesemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Hesemann families living in Missouri. This was about 68% of all the recorded Hesemann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hesemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesemann 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 Hesemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesemann. 56% of Hesemann men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hesemann women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hesemann were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Hesemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Hesemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesemann 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Hesemann. 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 166 military records available for the last name Hesemann. For the veterans among your Hesemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hesemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hesemann in 1963 was 93, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesemann 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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