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Hemkens Family History

Hemkens 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: Hemken, Heikes, Heiken, Hermens, Hemmes, Hemmen, Hempen, Henkes

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Where is the Hemkens family from?

You can see how Hemkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hemkens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemkens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hemkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Hemkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemkens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hemkens. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hemkens. For the veterans among your Hemkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemkens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hemkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hemkens in 1971 was 88, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemkens 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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