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Hempstreet Family History

Hempstreet 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: Hemstreet, Hempstead, Dempster, Street, Overstreet, Kempster

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Where is the Hempstreet family from?

You can see how Hempstreet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hempstreet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hempstreet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Hempstreet families living in New York. This was about 94% of all the recorded Hempstreet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hempstreet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hempstreet 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 268 census records available for the last name Hempstreet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hempstreet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hempstreet. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hempstreet. For the veterans among your Hempstreet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hempstreet lifespan?

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