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Hessman Family History

Hessman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hessmann: nickname or occupational name for a chaser at a hunt from Middle High German hessen ‘to hunt with hounds’.

From a derivative of the personal name Hesso (see Hess).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hessman family from?

You can see how Hessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hessman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hessman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Hessman families living in Sussex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hessman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hessman families in 1891.
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What did your Hessman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hessman 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Hessman. 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 301 military records available for the last name Hessman. For the veterans among your Hessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hessman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hessman in 1961 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hessman 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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