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Hemkin Family History

Hemkin 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: Henkin, Heskin, Temkin, Hemken, Heekin, Hankin, Haskin, Helin, Elkin

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Where is the Hemkin family from?

You can see how Hemkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hemkin family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemkin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hemkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemkin 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 Hemkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemkin. 100% of Hemkin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hemkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Hemkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemkin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hemkin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hemkin. For the veterans among your Hemkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemkin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hemkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hemkin in 1968 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemkin 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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