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Hesmond Family History

Hesmond 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: Desmond, Esmond, Hemond, Hammond, Edmond, Osmond, Redmond, Haymond

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Where is the Hesmond family from?

You can see how Hesmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesmond family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Hesmond families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Hesmond families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesmond's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hesmond families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesmond 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 Hesmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hesmond. 100% of Hesmond 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
    100%

What Hesmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Hesmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesmond 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hesmond. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hesmond. For the veterans among your Hesmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesmond lifespan?

Average Hesmond life expectancy in 1997 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesmond 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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