This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hemm family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hemm Family History

Hemm Surname 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: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

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 1891 there were 20 Hemm families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hemm's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hemm families in 1891.
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.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hemm ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Hemm | Data not to scale

*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 Hemm family records will you find?

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.

Search UK census records for Hemm

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 the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Hemm immigration records

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.

View all Hemm military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hemm family history

Discover More

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemm 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hemm family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial