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Hemlett Family History

Hemlett 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: Hewlett, Hamlett, Hazlett, Emmett, Pellett, Hemmert, Kellett, Hallett

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Where is the Hemlett family from?

You can see how Hemlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemlett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Hemlett families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hemlett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemlett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemlett 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 Hemlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemlett. 100% of Hemlett men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hemlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemlett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hemlett. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hemlett. For the veterans among your Hemlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemlett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemlett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemlett

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