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Hesmer Family History

Hesmer 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, Hester, Hemmer, Heimer, Hesser, Heser, Hosmer, Tesmer, Mesmer

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Where is the Hesmer family from?

You can see how Hesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hesmer families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hesmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hesmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesmer 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 Hesmer ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hesmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Hesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesmer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Hesmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Hesmer. For the veterans among your Hesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesmer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Hesmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hesmer in 1968 was 67, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesmer 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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