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Hemmas Family History

Hemmas 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: Hemmes, Hermes, Hetman, Herman, Helman, Henman, Hemme, Hemmer, Kemmis

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Where is the Hemmas family from?

You can see how Hemmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hemmas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hemmas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Hemmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hemmas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hemmas. For the veterans among your Hemmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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