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Hemings Family History

Hemings Surname Meaning

see Hemmings.

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


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Where is the Hemings family from?

You can see how Hemings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Hemings families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hemings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hemings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemings 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 Hemings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemings. 100% of Hemings 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemings 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Hemings. 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 227 military records available for the last name Hemings. For the veterans among your Hemings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemings lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hemings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hemings in 1963 was 86, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemings 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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