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Hemeys Family History

Hemeys 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: Hees, Hermes, Nemes, Remes, Demers, Hemby, Hames, Demey, Hermens

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Where is the Hemeys family from?

You can see how Hemeys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemeys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hemeys families living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemeys's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Hemeys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hemeys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemeys 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hemeys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hemeys. For the veterans among your Hemeys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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