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Heesom Family History

Heesom Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Eastham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heesom family from?

You can see how Heesom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heesom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heesom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Heesom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heesom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heesom families in 1891.
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What did your Heesom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heesom. 24% of Heesom men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Heesom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heesom were Plasterer and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Wood Machinist
    16%
  • Postman
    16%
  • Plasterer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heesom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heesom 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Heesom. 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 110 military records available for the last name Heesom. For the veterans among your Heesom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heesom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Heesom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heesom in 1968 was 69, and 76 in 1983.

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