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Hemmenway Family History

Hemmenway 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: Hemenway, Hemmingway, Hemingway, Hemmen, Hemmerly, Greenway, Hemming

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Where is the Hemmenway family from?

You can see how Hemmenway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmenway family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemmenway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Hemmenway families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hemmenway's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hemmenway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmenway 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 Hemmenway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemmenway. 50% of Hemmenway 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Hemmenway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemmenway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmenway 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Hemmenway. 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 311 military records available for the last name Hemmenway. For the veterans among your Hemmenway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmenway lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmenway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hemmenway in 1958 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemmenway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmenway 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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