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Hempen Family History

Hempen Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from Hemp. It is found mainly in northeastern Netherlands and adjacent Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hempen family from?

You can see how Hempen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hempen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hempen families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hempen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hempen families in 1891.
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What did your Hempen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hempen. 100% of Hempen 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hempen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempen 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Hempen. 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 379 military records available for the last name Hempen. For the veterans among your Hempen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hempen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hempen in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hempen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempen 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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