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Hemerly Family History

Hemerly 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: Hemperly, Heverly, Hemmerly, Emery, Heimerl, Haverly, Kemery, Eyerly

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Where is the Hemerly family from?

You can see how Hemerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemerly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hemerly families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemerly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hemerly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemerly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hemerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hemerly. 50% of Hemerly men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hemerly women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mail Carrier
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Hemerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Hemerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemerly 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hemerly. 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 88 military records available for the last name Hemerly. For the veterans among your Hemerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemerly lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Hemerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hemerly in 1953 was 48, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemerly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemerly 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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