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Hesemeyer Family History

Hesemeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Rosemeyer, Hagemeyer, Heinemeyer, Heitmeyer, Westmeyer

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Where is the Hesemeyer family from?

You can see how Hesemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hesemeyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesemeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hesemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesemeyer 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 Hesemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hesemeyer. 100% of Hesemeyer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hesemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hesemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesemeyer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hesemeyer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hesemeyer. For the veterans among your Hesemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesemeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hesemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hesemeyer in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesemeyer 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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