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Hempenins Family History

Hempenins 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: Hempfling, Terpening, Hempen, Henning, Hopkins, Hemming, Huenink

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Where is the Hempenins family from?

You can see how Hempenins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempenins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hempenins family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempenins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hempenins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hempenins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempenins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hempenins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hempenins. For the veterans among your Hempenins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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