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Heman Family History

Heman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Hemann or Hemmann. Dutch: cognate of North German Hemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heman family from?

You can see how Heman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Heman families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Heman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heman families in 1911.
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What did your Heman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heman. 22% of Heman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Heman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heman were Salesman and Nurse.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Nurse
    9%

What Heman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heman. For the veterans among your Heman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Heman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heman in 1946 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heman 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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