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Hiemenz Family History

Hiemenz Surname Meaning

German (Baden Hesse): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Hiemenz family from?

You can see how Hiemenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiemenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiemenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Hiemenz families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hiemenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hiemenz families in 1880.
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What did your Hiemenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiemenz. 20% of Hiemenz men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Salesclerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Hiemenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiemenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiemenz 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Hiemenz. 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 358 military records available for the last name Hiemenz. For the veterans among your Hiemenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiemenz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hiemenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hiemenz in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiemenz 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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