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Heminover Family History

Heminover 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: Heminger, Hanover, Heringer, Heinonen, Hemminger, Hedinger, Eminger

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Where is the Heminover family from?

You can see how Heminover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heminover family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heminover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Heminover families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heminover's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heminover families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heminover 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 Heminover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heminover. 34% of Heminover men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Heminover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Heminover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heminover 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heminover. 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 54 military records available for the last name Heminover. For the veterans among your Heminover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heminover lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Heminover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heminover in 1970 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heminover

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heminover 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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