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Hempker Family History

Hempker 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: Kempker, Hepker, Hemker, Semper, Kemper, Kempner, Hamper, Heppner

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Where is the Hempker family from?

You can see how Hempker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hempker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hempker families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hempker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hempker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Hempker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hempker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hempker. For the veterans among your Hempker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hempker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hempker in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempker 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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