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Hemshire Family History

Hemshire 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: Hampshire, Cheshire, Fesmire, Emslie, Abshire, Shire, Berkshire

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Where is the Hemshire family from?

You can see how Hemshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hemshire family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hemshire family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hemshire's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hemshire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hemshire 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 25 census records available for the last name Hemshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hemshire 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hemshire. 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 Hemshire. For the veterans among your Hemshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hemshire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hemshire 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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