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Hemelright Family History

Hemelright 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: Himelright, Wheelwright, Hambright, Seabright, Hemmerich, Henderlight

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Where is the Hemelright family from?

You can see how Hemelright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemelright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hemelright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hemelright family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemelright's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hemelright families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Hemelright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemelright 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hemelright. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hemelright. For the veterans among your Hemelright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemelright lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Hemelright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hemelright in 1976 was 76, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemelright 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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