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Hemmingley Family History

Hemmingley 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: Hemminger, Hemmingsen, Hemmingway, Hemming, Hemingway, Emminger

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Where is the Hemmingley family from?

You can see how Hemmingley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemmingley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hemmingley family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemmingley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hemmingley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Hemmingley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemmingley 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 Hemmingley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hemmingley. For the veterans among your Hemmingley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hemmingley

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