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Hemminghaus Family History

Hemminghaus 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: Bedinghaus, Hemmings, Hemmingway, Niedringhaus, Hemming, Hemingway

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Where is the Hemminghaus family from?

You can see how Hemminghaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemminghaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemminghaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hemminghaus families living in Warwickshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hemminghaus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hemminghaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemminghaus 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 Hemminghaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemminghaus. 44% of Hemminghaus men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Hemminghaus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemminghaus were Operator 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
    44%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Hemminghaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Hemminghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemminghaus 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hemminghaus. 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 99 military records available for the last name Hemminghaus. For the veterans among your Hemminghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemminghaus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hemminghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hemminghaus in 1960 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemminghaus 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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