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Hemes Family History

Hemes Surname Meaning

see Eames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hemes family from?

You can see how Hemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hemes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hemes families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hemes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hemes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemes 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 Hemes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemes. 50% of Hemes men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Hemes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemes were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Clerical Work
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Hemes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemes 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Hemes. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hemes. For the veterans among your Hemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hemes in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemes 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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