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Hiemenga Family History

Hiemenga 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: Wielenga, Wierenga, Hiemenz, Pimenta, Niemela, Sikkenga, Mammenga

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What did your Hiemenga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hiemenga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Hiemenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiemenga 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hiemenga. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hiemenga. For the veterans among your Hiemenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiemenga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Hiemenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hiemenga in 1968 was 76, and 90 in 1987.

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