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Hehman Family History

Hehman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Hehmann: Westphalian variant of Heidemann .

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


Similar surnames: Rehman, Wehman, Gehman, Hetman, Heyman, Heiman, Rehmann, Perman

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Where is the Hehman family from?

You can see how Hehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hehman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hehman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hehman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hehman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hehman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hehman. 100% of Hehman 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehman 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Hehman. 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 214 military records available for the last name Hehman. For the veterans among your Hehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hehman in 1960 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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