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Hemmen Family History

Hemmen Surname Meaning

East Frisian North German and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands): patronymic from Hemme.

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


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Where is the Hemmen family from?

You can see how Hemmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hemmen families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hemmen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hemmen families in 1891.
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What did your Hemmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hemmen. 100% of Hemmen 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Hemmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmen 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Hemmen. 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 819 military records available for the last name Hemmen. For the veterans among your Hemmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hemmen in 1963 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmen 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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