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Hemenes Family History

Hemenes 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: Hermens, Hemmes, Hevener, Hoenes, Emens, Henes, Semones, Heeney

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Where is the Hemenes family from?

You can see how Hemenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemenes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hemenes families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hemenes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hemenes families in 1880.
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What did your Hemenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemenes. 50% of Hemenes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Hemenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemenes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hemenes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hemenes. For the veterans among your Hemenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemenes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Hemenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hemenes in 1973 was 66, and 98 in 2001.

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