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Hemms Family History

Hemms Surname Meaning

see Hems.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hemms family from?

You can see how Hemms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hemms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Hemms families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hemms's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hemms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemms 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 Hemms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemms. 70% of Hemms 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
    70%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Office Cleaner
    8%

What Hemms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Hemms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemms 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hemms. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hemms. For the veterans among your Hemms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemms lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Hemms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hemms in 1970 was 71, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemms 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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