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Hemmann Family History

Hemmann Surname Meaning

North German: from an elaborated form of the personal name Hemme.

Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Hemm, Hemme, or Hemmen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hemmann family from?

You can see how Hemmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hemmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hemmann families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hemmann's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hemmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmann 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 Hemmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmasterretired and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hemmann. 100% of Hemmann men worked as a Schoolmasterretired and 100% of Hemmann women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmasterretired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Hemmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmann 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Hemmann. 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 748 military records available for the last name Hemmann. For the veterans among your Hemmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hemmann in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmann 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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