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Hemestray Family History

Hemestray 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: Hempstead, Hamstra, Hiemstra, Hemenway, Heemstra, Westray, Hemsley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemestray 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 6 census records available for the last name Hemestray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemestray 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hemestray. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Hemestray. For the veterans among your Hemestray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemestray lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Hemestray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hemestray in 1984 was 72, and 64 in 1985.

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