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Heshman Family History

Heshman 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: Hessman, Hershman, Heishman, Hashman, Hehman, Herdman, Hetman, Ashman

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Where is the Heshman family from?

You can see how Heshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heshman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heshman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heshman families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heshman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heshman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Heshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heshman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Heshman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Heshman. For the veterans among your Heshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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