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Hempstedt Family History

Hempstedt 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: Hempstead, Dempster, Kempster, Hemstreet, Bergstedt, Hustedt, Hemsley

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Where is the Hempstedt family from?

You can see how Hempstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hempstedt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hempstedt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hempstedt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hempstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hempstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempstedt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hempstedt. 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 Hempstedt. For the veterans among your Hempstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempstedt lifespan?

Average Hempstedt life expectancy in 1971 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hempstedt 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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