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Hemen Family History

Hemen 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: Heien, Homen, Hemken, Hemmen, Hempen, Heyen, Heman, Kemen, Lemen

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Where is the Hemen family from?

You can see how Hemen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hemen families living in Suffolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hemen's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hemen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemen 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 Hemen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemen. 36% of Hemen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hemen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemen were Janitor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hemen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemen 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Hemen. 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 171 military records available for the last name Hemen. For the veterans among your Hemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hemen in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemen 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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