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Hemmens Family History

Hemmens Surname Meaning

variant of either Hemmings or Hemans.

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


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Where is the Hemmens family from?

You can see how Hemmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hemmens family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmens's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hemmens families in 1911.
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What did your Hemmens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemmens. 100% of Hemmens men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Hemmens 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Hemmens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmens 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Hemmens. 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 232 military records available for the last name Hemmens. For the veterans among your Hemmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Hemmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hemmens in 1967 was 73, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmens 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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