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Hemus Family History

Hemus Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Hems.

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


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Where is the Hemus family from?

You can see how Hemus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Hemus families living in Worcestershire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hemus's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hemus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemus 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 Hemus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brass Caster Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemus. 60% of Hemus men worked as a Brass Caster Retired and 79% of Hemus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemus were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brass Caster Retired
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

What Hemus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hemus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemus 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Hemus. 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 Hemus. For the veterans among your Hemus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hemus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hemus in 1962 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemus 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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