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Hesymer Family History

Hesymer 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: Helmer, Heyer, Hessler, Hester, Hemmer, Messmer, Heimer, Tessmer

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Where is the Hesymer family from?

You can see how Hesymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesymer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hesymer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesymer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hesymer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesymer 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 4 census records available for the last name Hesymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesymer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hesymer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hesymer. For the veterans among your Hesymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesymer lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesymer

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