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Heemes Family History

Heemes 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: Hermes, Hemmes, Helmes, Heimes, Hees, Helmer, Holmes, Nemes, Remes

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Where is the Heemes family from?

You can see how Heemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heemes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heemes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Heemes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heemes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heemes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heemes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Heemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heemes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heemes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heemes. For the veterans among your Heemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heemes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heemes 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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