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Hesselmann Family History

Hesselmann 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: Wesselmann, Kesselman, Hasselman, Wesselman, Esselman, Besselman

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Where is the Hesselmann family from?

You can see how Hesselmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesselmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesselmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hesselmann family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hesselmann's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Hesselmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Hesselmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesselmann 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Hesselmann. 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 120 military records available for the last name Hesselmann. For the veterans among your Hesselmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesselmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Hesselmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hesselmann in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesselmann 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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