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Hemens Family History

Hemens Surname Meaning

see Hemmings.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hemens family from?

You can see how Hemens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Hemens families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hemens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hemens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hemens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemens. 100% of Hemens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hemens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemens 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Hemens. 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 109 military records available for the last name Hemens. For the veterans among your Hemens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Hemens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hemens in 1968 was 73, and 60 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemens 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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