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Hemion Family History

Hemion 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: Henion, Hemeon, Heron, Henton, Lemon, Helin, Heaton, Heien, Hendon

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Where is the Hemion family from?

You can see how Hemion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hemion families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hemion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hemion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemion 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 Hemion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemion. 42% of Hemion men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hemion women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hemion were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hemion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemion 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hemion. 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 201 military records available for the last name Hemion. For the veterans among your Hemion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemion lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hemion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hemion in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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