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Hemmerstein Family History

Hemmerstein 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: Hammerstein, Himmelstein, Feuerstein, Hertenstein, Mermelstein

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Where is the Hemmerstein family from?

You can see how Hemmerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmerstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hemmerstein family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hemmerstein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hemmerstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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