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Hemza Family History

Hemza 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: Homza, Reza, Pezza, Menza, Kempa, Hemme, Benza, Femia, Penza, Hemby

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Where is the Hemza family from?

You can see how Hemza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hemza family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemza's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hemza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemza 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 Hemza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemza. 50% of Hemza men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hemza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Hemza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemza 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hemza. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hemza. For the veterans among your Hemza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hemza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hemza in 1966 was 61, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemza 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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