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Hehmann Family History

Hehmann 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: Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Heumann, Hermann, Heimann, Heymann, Hohmann

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Where is the Hehmann family from?

You can see how Hehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hehmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hehmann families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hehmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hehmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hehmann 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 Hehmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hehmann. 50% of Hehmann men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Hehmann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Draftsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hehmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Hehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehmann 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Hehmann. 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 214 military records available for the last name Hehmann. For the veterans among your Hehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hehmann in 1958 was 34, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hehmann 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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