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Hemeon Family History

Hemeon Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Hebron, Heuton, Herson, Heron, Lemon, Yerdon, Kemen, Henson, Lemmon

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Where is the Hemeon family from?

You can see how Hemeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemeon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 50 Hemeon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 96% of all the recorded Hemeon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hemeon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemeon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hemeon. 79% of Hemeon men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Hemeon women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    79%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Storekeeper
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemeon 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Hemeon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Hemeon. For the veterans among your Hemeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemeon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hemeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hemeon in 1953 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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