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Hemann Family History

Hemann Name Meaning

North German:: variant of Hamann . variant of Hemmann . short form of Hedemann (see Hedeman ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heumann, Hemmann, Homann, Heymann, Hoemann, Neman, Bumann, Bermann

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Where is the Hemann family from?

You can see how Hemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hemann families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemann's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hemann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemann. 24% of Hemann men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hemann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemann were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Servant
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemann 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Hemann. 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 573 military records available for the last name Hemann. For the veterans among your Hemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hemann in 1960 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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