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Hemas Family History

Hemas 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: Hymas, Heman, Demas, Heras, Thomas, Hees, Hermes, Damas, Haas, Neman

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Where is the Hemas family from?

You can see how Hemas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hemas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hemas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hemas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hemas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemas 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 Hemas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemas. 100% of Hemas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hemas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Hemas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemas 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Hemas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Hemas. For the veterans among your Hemas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Hemas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hemas in 1981 was 79, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemas 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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