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Hemela Family History

Hemela 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: Hamel, Hegel, Demel, Niemela, Hebel, Hemple, Heelan, Hymel, Emel

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Where is the Hemela family from?

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

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hemela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemela 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hemela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Hemela. For the veterans among your Hemela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemela lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Hemela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hemela in 1987 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemela 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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