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Hemsen Family History

Hemsen 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: Hessen, Remsen, Hemken, Hemmen, Hensen, Hermsen, Hempen, Heiden

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Where is the Hemsen family from?

You can see how Hemsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hemsen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hemsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Hemsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemsen 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Hemsen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hemsen. For the veterans among your Hemsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Hemsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hemsen in 1968 was 81, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemsen 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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