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Hesman Family History

Hesman 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: Hetman, Herman, Mesman, Helman, Henman, Hessman, Hegman, Heyman

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Where is the Hesman family from?

You can see how Hesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hesman families living in Surrey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hesman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hesman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesman 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 Hesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hesman. 64% of Hesman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

What Hesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Hesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesman 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Hesman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hesman. For the veterans among your Hesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hesman in 1971 was 72, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesman 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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