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Hemm Family History

Hemm Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so called near Stade. variant of Hemme .

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


Similar surnames: Hemme, Helm, Hees, Holm, Heit, Hamm, Heon, Heim, Sem, Ems

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Where is the Hemm family from?

You can see how Hemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hemm families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hemm's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Hemm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hemm. 100% of Hemm men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemm 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Hemm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hemm. For the veterans among your Hemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hemm in 1963 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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