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Hesdorfer Family History

Hesdorfer Name 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: Arndorfer, Helder, Dormer, Storer, Horner, Kasdorf, Herder, Theodore

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Where is the Hesdorfer family from?

You can see how Hesdorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesdorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesdorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hesdorfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesdorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hesdorfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesdorfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hesdorfer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hesdorfer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Hesdorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesdorfer 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hesdorfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Hesdorfer. For the veterans among your Hesdorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesdorfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Hesdorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hesdorfer in 1966 was 78, and 70 in 2001.

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