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Hemson Family History

Hemson Surname Meaning

Variant of Empson with prosthetic H-. Compare Ellen Hemson 1554 Marmaduke Emson 1563 in IGI (Pateley Bridge WR Yorks);

John Emson 1584 John Hemson 1650 in IGI (Great Yarmouth Norfolk).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hemson family from?

You can see how Hemson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hemson families living in Leicestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hemson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hemson families in 1891.
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What did your Hemson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemson 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Hemson. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hemson. For the veterans among your Hemson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Hemson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hemson in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemson 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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