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Hemink Family History

Hemink 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: Herink, Heming, Heino, Helin, Hering, Hemming, Huenink, Mink, Remick

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Where is the Hemink family from?

You can see how Hemink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hemink family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemink's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hemink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hemink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemink 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hemink. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hemink. For the veterans among your Hemink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemink lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hemink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hemink in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemink 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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