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Hesmann Family History

Hesmann 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: Heumann, Hermann, Heimann, Heymann, Hemmann, Hemann, Husmann, Ehmann

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Where is the Hesmann family from?

You can see how Hesmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hesmann families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hesmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hesmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Hesmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesmann 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hesmann. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hesmann. For the veterans among your Hesmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesmann lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesmann

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