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Hessem Family History

Hessem 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: Hessel, Hessen, Hessey, Hesser, Hesse, Messer, Hussey, Hassel, Kessel

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Where is the Hessem family from?

You can see how Hessem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hessem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hessem families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hessem's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hessem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hessem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Hessem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessem 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 Hessem. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hessem. For the veterans among your Hessem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1971, in the United States, Hessem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hessem in 1970 was 53, and 85 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessem 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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