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Hemnes Family History

Hemnes 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: Hemmes, Henes, Hennes, Heines, Hees, Hermes, Hines, Haynes, Heaney

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Where is the Hemnes family from?

You can see how Hemnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hemnes families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemnes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hemnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemnes 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 Hemnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemnes. 34% of Hemnes men worked as a Farming and 100% of Hemnes women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hemnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Hemnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemnes 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Hemnes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Hemnes. For the veterans among your Hemnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hemnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hemnes in 1966 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemnes 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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