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Hemmelwright Family History

Hemmelwright 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, Hemmerich, Housewright, Henderlight

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Where is the Hemmelwright family from?

You can see how Hemmelwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmelwright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmelwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hemmelwright families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hemmelwright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hemmelwright families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Hemmelwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmelwright 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 Hemmelwright. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hemmelwright. For the veterans among your Hemmelwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmelwright lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Hemmelwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hemmelwright in 1978 was 74, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmelwright 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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