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Hemmersback Family History

Hemmersback 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: Himmelsbach, Hammerbeck, Bommersbach, Hemmerich, Hengesbach

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Where is the Hemmersback family from?

You can see how Hemmersback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmersback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hemmersback families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmersback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hemmersback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemmersback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Hemmersback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmersback 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hemmersback. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hemmersback. For the veterans among your Hemmersback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemmersback lifespan?

Average Hemmersback life expectancy in 2002 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemmersback 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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