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Hemmerick Family History

Hemmerick 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: Hemmerich, Emmerich, Emerick, Hemrick, Herrick, Henrick, Dederick

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Where is the Hemmerick family from?

You can see how Hemmerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hemmerick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Hemmerick families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Hemmerick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hemmerick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmerick 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 Hemmerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hemmerick. 43% of Hemmerick men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Hemmerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Hemmerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmerick 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Hemmerick. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hemmerick. For the veterans among your Hemmerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmerick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hemmerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hemmerick in 1966 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemmerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmerick 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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