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Hempleman Family History

Hempleman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hempelmann: elaborated form of the ancient Germanic personal name Hampo (of disputed etymology) with the addition of -mann ‘man’ or perhaps a nickname for a restless man from a derivative of hempeln hampeln ‘to fidget’.

This surname is also found in England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hempleman family from?

You can see how Hempleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hempleman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempleman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hempleman families in 1911.
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What did your Hempleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hempleman. 46% of Hempleman men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Miner
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hempleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempleman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hempleman. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hempleman. For the veterans among your Hempleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hempleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hempleman in 1965 was 39, and 62 in 2002.

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