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Hemelwright Family History

Hemelwright 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: Wheelwright, Himelright, Mcwright, Housewright, Hambright, Enwright

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Where is the Hemelwright family from?

You can see how Hemelwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemelwright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hemelwright families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hemelwright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hemelwright families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hemelwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemelwright 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hemelwright. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hemelwright. For the veterans among your Hemelwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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