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Hesher Family History

Hesher 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: Hester, Hesser, Heser, Hasher, Lesher, Chesher, Hesler, Fisher

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Where is the Hesher family from?

You can see how Hesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hesher families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesher's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hesher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesher 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 Hesher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hesher. 45% of Hesher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hesher women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Hesher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Hesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesher 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hesher. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hesher. For the veterans among your Hesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hesher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hesher in 1967 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesher 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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