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Hemans Family History

Hemans Surname Meaning

see Hayman. see Hemmings.

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


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Where is the Hemans family from?

You can see how Hemans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hemans families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hemans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hemans families in 1891.
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What did your Hemans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemans. 78% of Hemans 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
    78%
  • Factory Tobacco
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemans 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Hemans. 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 341 military records available for the last name Hemans. For the veterans among your Hemans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemans lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hemans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hemans in 1968 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemans 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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