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Hemmerla Family History

Hemmerla 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: Hemmerle, Hemmerly, Heimerl, Hemmer, Hemmert, Hemperly, Haemmerle

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Where is the Hemmerla family from?

You can see how Hemmerla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hemmerla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hemmerla families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Hemmerla's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hemmerla families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hemmerla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmerla 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hemmerla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hemmerla. For the veterans among your Hemmerla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmerla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Hemmerla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hemmerla in 1967 was 78, and 97 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmerla 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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