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Hemena Family History

Hemena 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: Melena, Heien, Heenan, Homen, Dement, Hegna, Hermens, Mena, Kemna

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Where is the Hemena family from?

You can see how Hemena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hemena families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hemena family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemena's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hemena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemena 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 17 census records available for the last name Hemena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemena 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hemena. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hemena. For the veterans among your Hemena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemena lifespan?

Average Hemena life expectancy in 1993 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemena 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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