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Hehemann Family History

Hehemann Name 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: Hegemann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Heilmann, Hegeman, Hagemann

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Where is the Hehemann family from?

You can see how Hehemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hehemann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hehemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hehemann family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hehemann's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hehemann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hehemann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hehemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hehemann. 50% of Hehemann men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Hehemann women worked as a Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Hehemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Hehemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hehemann 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hehemann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Hehemann. For the veterans among your Hehemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hehemann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hehemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hehemann in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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