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Hempen Name Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Hemp . It is found mainly in northeastern Netherlands and adjacent Lower Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Hemmen, Hermsen, Herpel, Lemmen, Hemken, Hampel, Hamper, Hennen

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Where is the Hempen family from?

You can see how Hempen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hempen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hempen family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hempen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hempen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hempen. 47% of Hempen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hempen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hempen were Baker and 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hempen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempen 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Hempen. 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 379 military records available for the last name Hempen. For the veterans among your Hempen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hempen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hempen in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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