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Hemts Family History

Hemts 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: Hertz, Hees, Hermes, Beets, Heath, Remis, Nemes, Hess, Remes, Heit

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Where is the Hemts family from?

You can see how Hemts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Hemts families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hemts family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hemts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemts 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 19 census records available for the last name Hemts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemts 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hemts. 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 military records available for the last name Hemts. For the veterans among your Hemts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemts lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemts 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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