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Hesselmeyer Family History

Hesselmeyer 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: Westermeyer, Heinemeyer, Engelmeyer, Hockemeyer, Wedemeyer, Hessler

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Where is the Hesselmeyer family from?

You can see how Hesselmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesselmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesselmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hesselmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hesselmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hesselmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesselmeyer 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 Hesselmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesselmeyer. 34% of Hesselmeyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Plaster
    34%
  • Plasterer
    34%

What Hesselmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Hesselmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesselmeyer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hesselmeyer. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hesselmeyer. For the veterans among your Hesselmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesselmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hesselmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hesselmeyer in 1966 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesselmeyer 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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